Orchestras books

Telling the story of the first 50 years of New Zealand's National Youth Orchestra, this title gives an account that...  Read More >>

A comprehensive survey of the major sources of inspiration for Western composers who sought to infuse their musical...  Read More >>

"A transatlantic perspective that illuminates the Germania Musical Society's crucial role in introducing a ""classical,""...  Read More >>

This dynamic and expressive work initiated an irrevocable change in the course of symphonic music, marking the end...  Read More >>

Features study of the relationship between Hitler's regime and the Berlin Philharmonic. This book draws together...  Read More >>

Tells the life story of Carlo Maria Giulini, one of the renowned and beloved conductors of the twentieth century....  Read More >>

This book constitutes both a study and a historical musicological analysis of Sir William Walton's Violin Concerto,...  Read More >>

Kirill Kondrashin: His Life in Music presents a full biography of the artist, from his humble background and early...  Read More >>

"Known internationally for his work as a teacher of conducting, Gustav Meier's influence in the field cannot be...  Read More >>

Bringing together young musicians from Palestine, Israel and the other countries of the Middle East, the West-Eastern...  Read More >>

"Known internationally for his work as a teacher of conducting, Gustav Meier's influence in the field cannot be...  Read More >>

A new edition in study score format of Vaughan Williams's much-loved Symphony No. 5, correcting errors and misprints...  Read More >>

Brahms' symphonies are often treated somewhat like medicine, as something 'good for you', but otherwise lacking...  Read More >>

The Sound of Broadway Music is the first book ever written about the virtually anonymous world of theatrical orchestrators...  Read More >>

Bringing great writing back into print - a Faber Finds book.  Read More >>

Tells the story of the Liverpool Phil and the stories and secrets of the people and events that have been associated...  Read More >>

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A comprehensive guide to the techniques of orchestral playing and the development of non-professional orchestras....  Read More >>

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Aids listeners in getting beneath the surface of Beethoven's Fifth and Sixth symphonies, revealing that however...  Read More >>

This volume presents biographical and critical essays of the leading orchestral conductors of US nationality, or...  Read More >>

Gives one woman's account of her experiences in the new country of Bosnia as guest conductor of a remarkable little...  Read More >>

(Eulenberg Audio plus Score). The Eulenburg Audio+Score Series covers more than 200 years of the world's favorite...  Read More >>

Collects images of over one hundred twenty posters, programs and priceless concert memorabilia and many other events...  Read More >>

Among the glories of the Baroque era is a legacy of concertos for multiple soloists, in which two, three or a complete...  Read More >>