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The influence of Jews in American entertainment from the early days of Hollywood to the present has proved an endlessly fascinating and controversial topic, for Jews and non-Jews alike. From Shtetl ……続きを見る

Rarely studied in their own right, writings about music are often viewed as merely supplemental to understanding music itself. Yet in the nineteenth century, scholarly interest in music flourished i……続きを見る

George Wharton Edwards' "The Book of Old English Ballads" is a meticulously curated anthology that celebrates the rich tapestry of English folk tradition through a collection of timeless ballads. Ed……続きを見る

Grand palaces of culture, opera theaters marked the center of European cities like the cathedrals of the Middle Ages. As opera cast its spell, almost every European city and society aspired to have ……続きを見る

Rising out of the American art music movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, minimalism shook the foundations of the traditional constructs of classical music, becoming one of the most important and i……続きを見る

L'"Histoire de la musique" d'Henri Lavoix est une exploration érudite des évolutions musicales à travers les âges, s'étalant des origines préhistoriques jusqu'à la société contemporaine. Lavoix exam……続きを見る

Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games), Bella Swan (Twilight), Tris Prior (Divergent), and other strong and resourceful characters have decimated the fairytale archetype of the helpless girl waiting to……続きを見る

In "Sketch of Handel and Beethoven," Thomas Hanly Ball offers a compelling exploration of the lives and musical contributions of two titans of classical music. The book presents a dual narrative, in……続きを見る

What did modern theatre in Russia look like and how did it foreground tradition building and transmission processes? The book challenges conventional historiographical approaches by weaving contempo……続きを見る

In "On the Execution of Music, and Principally of Ancient Music," Camille Saint-Sa√´ns offers a profound exploration of musical interpretation, focusing particularly on the nuances of ancient compos……続きを見る

In "Great Violinists and Pianists," George T. Ferris presents an illuminating survey of the prominent musicians who have shaped the landscapes of violin and piano performance. The book intricately w……続きを見る

In "Famous Prima Donnas," Lewis Clinton Strang offers an intriguing exploration of the lives and careers of the most celebrated female opera singers of his time. Through a richly descriptive narrati……続きを見る

The sublime - that elusive encounter with overwhelming height, power or limits - has been associated with music from the early-modern rise of interest in the Longinian sublime to its saturation of E……続きを見る

Rosemary's Baby is one of the greatest movies of the late 1960s and one of the best of all horror movies, an outstanding modern Gothic tale. An art-house fable and an elegant popular entertainment, ……続きを見る

“A magnum opus.”ーGeorge Steiner, New Yorker “Grippingly, even excitingly, readable.”ーEdward Said, London Review of Books What Charles Rosen’s National Book Award–winning The Classical Style did fo……続きを見る

In "History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the Present Time," H. Sutherland Edwards meticulously catalogs the evolution of opera from its nascent stages in the Italian Renaissance to its c……続きを見る

Experimental Film and Anthropology urges a new dialogue between two seemingly separate fields. The book explores the practical and theoretical challenges arising from experimental film for anthropol……続きを見る

Jean Sibelius's Violin Concerto is the story of Sibelius as performer and composer, of violin performing traditions, of histories of musical transmission, and of virtuosity itself. It investigates t……続きを見る

Spirited Away, directed by the veteran anime film-maker Hayao Miyazaki, is Japan's most successful film, and one of the top-grossing 'foreign language' films ever released. Set in modern Japan, the ……続きを見る

John Cage's Concert for Piano and Orchestra is one of the seminal works of the second half of the twentieth century, and the centerpiece of the middle period of Cage's output. It is a culmination of……続きを見る

In "Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from 'Rienzi' to 'Parsifal,'" Judith Gautier offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between Wagner's operatic compositions and his poe……続きを見る

This anthology, titled 'Faust,' captures a mesmerizing tapestry of themes ranging from the existential struggle of the soul to the intricate dance between good and evil. Through its exploration of t……続きを見る

A critic’s notebook on sparkle and spectacle. An Atlantic Edition, featuring long-form journalism by Atlantic writers, drawn from contemporary articles or classic storytelling from the magazine’s 16……続きを見る

In "Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles," the eminent composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy offers a richly textured glimpse into his creative mind and personal life through……続きを見る

How does musical harmony engage listeners in relations of desire? Where does this desire come from? Author Kenneth Smith seeks to answer these questions by analyzing works from the turn of the twent……続きを見る

In "Verdi: Man and Musician," Frederick James Crowest delves into the intricate life and robust musical career of Giuseppe Verdi, one of opera's most celebrated composers. This detailed biography no……続きを見る

How gangsta rap shocked America, made millions, and pulled back the curtain on an urban crisis. How is it that gangsta rapーso dystopian that it struck aspiring Brooklyn rapper and future superstar ……続きを見る

First Published in 1994. In their quest for new sound materials, avant-garde musicians often produce sounds which accidentally bear a strong resemblance to traditional instruments. While conventiona……続きを見る

The Operatic Archive: American Opera as History extends the growing interdisciplinary conversation in opera studies by drawing on new research in performance studies and the philosophy of history. M……続きを見る

In "Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries," Lawrence Gilman meticulously explores the evolution of opera in the modern era, integrating rigorous analysis with personal reflections on nota……続きを見る