Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His name is one of the most recognizable names in history and one of the most enduring of composers. At age 5, this “wunderki...
This comprehensive guide to singing, written by renowned opera singer and voice teacher Lilli Lehmann, offers invaluable insights and practical advice...
This book is a comprehensive guide to classical music for the lay listener. It covers a wide range of topics, including composers, styles, instruments...
Krates, a hunchbacked orphan, possesses a remarkable musical gift and inherits a substantial fortune. His captivating brown eyes make him popular amo...
A collection of poems by American poet Sidney Lanier, known for his use of musical meter and evocative descriptions of the natural world, particularly...
This short volume provides an overview of Franz Schubert's life and works, offering a glimpse into his prolific creativity and musical genius. It focu...
Lorenzo da Ponte's libretto for Mozart's opera *Don Giovanni* is a captivating work that explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of a...
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Ludwig van Beethoven's life and works. It delves deeply into his nine symphonies, analyzing their stru...
This book is a biographical study of Joseph Haydn, one of the most influential composers of the Classical era. It examines his life and work in detail...
This book delves into the life and musical legacy of Felix Mendelssohn, a prolific composer of the Romantic era. It explores his extensive body of wor...
Loves of Great Composers is a book by Gustav Kobbe that explores the romantic relationships of seven great composers: Bach, Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Bee...
This is the first volume of a three-volume biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most famous and influential composers in history. The book co...
This book delves into the life and times of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most renowned composers in music history. It explores his humble beginnin...
This book provides concise biographies and analyses of twelve prominent English composers, spanning from the late Renaissance era to the early Baroque...
This book, a collection of essays by John Sullivan Dwight, explores themes of rest, ethics, spirituality, and self-improvement. Dwight, a Unitarian mi...
Sylvie de la Roche, the daughter of a destitute former nobleman, possesses a magnificent singing voice. Under the guidance of the irascible but talent...
This book is a collection of autobiographical writings by famous artists and composers. It includes excerpts from letters, autobiographies, and diarie...
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Joseph Haydn's life and career, from his humble beginnings to his international fame. Nohl's writing is...
Jephtha is a tragic oratorio in three acts, written by Thomas Morell and set to music by George Frideric Handel. It was first performed at the Covent...
'My Musical Life' is a personal account of the life and career of Walter Damrosch, a renowned conductor who played a significant role in the developme...
In August Derleth's 'House of Moonlight,' young Steve, living in Sac Prairie, Wisconsin, visits the troubled pianist Joel Merrihew and his mother. Jo...
