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A legendary path to true virtuosity at the piano. Carl Czerny (1791–1857), one of history’s greatest piano pedagogues and a direct student of Beethoven, created the School of the Virtuoso, Op.365 as……続きを見る

A proven pathway to finger strength and effortless fluency at the keyboard. Carl Czerny (1791–1857), student of Beethoven and one of the most influential piano teachers of all time, created the Prel……続きを見る

The music of Antonin Dvorák defies fashion. He is one of the very few composers whose works entered the international mainstream during his own lifetime, and some of them have remained there ever si……続きを見る

The perfect bridge between beginner exercises and true musical artistry. Friedrich Burgmüller (1806–1874), a German pianist and composer who built his career in Paris, created the 25 Études faciles ……続きを見る

It is not the purpose of this work to write a treatise on instrumentation or to prepare a pedagogical analysis of orchestration only, but rather to trace the evolu-tion of the orchestra and of orche……続きを見る

Choral conductors and clinicians often focus on honing the technical and artistic elements of their choir's performance, but what is the true purpose of choral singing? Choral performances sound bea……続きを見る

Romantic charm meets approachable piano writing. Carl Reinecke (1824–1910), German composer, pianist, and conductor, wrote music that bridged Classical clarity and Romantic lyricism. His Leichte Kla……続きを見る

From the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author, "an ideal starting point toward ultimate Beethoven appreciation" ( Entertainment Weekly). Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a geniu……続きを見る

This book is the first study of John Zorn’s ‘file card’ works, with special focus made on the pieces Godard (1985), Spillane (1986), Interzone (2010), and Liber Novus (2010). It explains the unique ……続きを見る

This volume focuses on the circumstances of women’s music-making in the vibrant and diverse environment of the Czech lands during the nineteenth century. It sheds light on little-known women musicia……続きを見る

Un repaso a las intensas vidas de los DJs más legendarios de nuestros tiempos. Dioses del techno es una compilación de textos en clave satírica que giran alrededor de las vidas de los quince DJs -má……続きを見る

This volume brings together contributions from a wide range of international academics and practitioners. It traces innovations within classical music practice, showing how these offer divergent vis……続きを見る

The Devil Prefers Mozart is the first comprehensive collection of Anthony Burgess's writings about music. In this extensive compilation of essays and reviews, he covers a vast range of musical topic……続きを見る

Una maravillosa e insolente compilación de sofisticados vituperios proferidos por los más respetados críticos musicales contra los compositores que han marcado la historia de la música. ¿Qué famoso ……続きを見る

Una amistad epistolar entre dos escritores exiliados que unen lazos gracias a los concursos literarios. Sensini, es el cuento que inicia la obra Llamadas telefónicas, de Roberto Bolaño. Es la histor……続きを見る

Nicolas Slonimsky nos presenta aquí un delicioso recopilatorio de descarnadas, venenosas e ingeniosas críticas musicales al compositor Richard Wagner. «Esta música solo puede despertar los instintos……続きを見る

Humor y parodia se dan la mano en este relato divino. El Té de Dios, el legendario Té con el que Dios festeja su cumpleaños y en el que solo acuden los monos, se ve irrumpido por la inesperada apari……続きを見る

Through a collection of extensive interviews with choral conductors, educators, singers, and professional leaders, this book documents the choral music community’s journey through crisis and change ……続きを見る

This concise book critically examines the intersection of power, privilege, and classical music in higher education through an extensive study of the experiences, training, and background of teacher……続きを見る

**NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • From the bestselling historian and National Book Critics Circle Award finalist, the moving untold story of the eighteenth……続きを見る

Pa-pa-pa-paaa... Als twaalfjarig jochie hoort Christiaan de onheilspellende Vijfde Symfonie van Gustav Mahler voor het eerst. Het stuk laat hem niet meer los. Het gedonder van de trom! De statige pa……続きを見る

In his seminal work, "Principles of Orchestration," Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov meticulously articulates the foundational elements of orchestral writing, offering invaluable insights into instrumentatio……続きを見る

In "Chopin and Other Musical Essays," Henry T. Finck offers a profound exploration of the world of music, particularly emphasizing the works of Frédéric Chopin. The book is a collection of insightfu……続きを見る

In "The Pianoforte Sonata," J. S. Shedlock delves into the intricate world of the piano sonata, offering a comprehensive analysis of its evolution, structure, and aesthetic significance within the c……続きを見る

In "Great Violinists and Pianists," George T. Ferris embarks on a thorough exploration of the luminaries who shaped the realms of violin and piano during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a……続きを見る

In "The Little Violinist," Thomas Bailey Aldrich presents a poignant exploration of childhood innocence juxtaposed with the harsh realities of life. Written in lyrical prose, Aldrich weaves a narrat……続きを見る

In "The Masters and Their Music," W. S. B. Mathews delves into the intricate relationship between acclaimed composers and their transformative contributions to the world of music. This meticulously ……続きを見る

Richard Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelung (Illustrated Edition)" is a monumental opera cycle that weaves together mythological themes and profound philosophical insights within a vibrant tapestry o……続きを見る

Werner Reinhart (1884–1951) war kein "Sponsor" oder "Drittmittelgeber" im heutigen Sinn, sondern er entsprach dem klassischen Typus eines altruistischen Mäzens und machte Winterthur und die Villa Ry……続きを見る

Musicologists have increasingly taken a wide-angled lens on the study of music in society, to explore how it can be intertwined with issues of politics, gender, religion, race, psychology, memory, a……続きを見る