BOOKS ABOUTMUSIC
BOOKS ABOUTMUSIC
PUBLISHED BY JOHN LANE,THE BODLEY HEAD, LONDON, W.
LIVING MASTERS OF MUSIC
An Illustrated Series of Monographs dealing with Contemporary Musical Life, and including Representatives of all Branches of the Art.
Edited by ROSA NEWMARCH.
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Volumes already Published.
Henry J. Wood.ByRosa Newmarch.Sir Edward Elgar.ByR. J. Buckley.Joseph Joachim.ByJ. A. Fuller Maitland.Edward A. Macdowell.ByLawrence Gilman.Theodor Leschetizky.ByAnnette Hullah.Giacomo Puccini.ByWakeling Dry.Alfred Bruneau.ByArthur Hervey.Ignaz Paderewski.ByE. A. Baughan.Claude Debussy.ByMrs. Franz Liebich.Richard Strauss.ByErnest Newman.
Henry J. Wood.ByRosa Newmarch.Sir Edward Elgar.ByR. J. Buckley.Joseph Joachim.ByJ. A. Fuller Maitland.Edward A. Macdowell.ByLawrence Gilman.Theodor Leschetizky.ByAnnette Hullah.Giacomo Puccini.ByWakeling Dry.Alfred Bruneau.ByArthur Hervey.Ignaz Paderewski.ByE. A. Baughan.Claude Debussy.ByMrs. Franz Liebich.Richard Strauss.ByErnest Newman.
THE MUSIC OF THE MASTERS
Edited by WAKELING DRY.
Foolscap 8vo. With Portrait. 2/6 net each vol. Postage 3d. extra.
BRAHMS. ByH. C. Colles.BACH. ByRutland Boughton.WAGNER. ByErnest Newman.TCHAIKOVSKI. ByE. Markham Lee, M.A., Mus. Doc.BEETHOVEN. ByErnest Walker, M.A., D.Mus. (Oxon.)ELGAR. ByErnest Newman.
BRAHMS. ByH. C. Colles.BACH. ByRutland Boughton.WAGNER. ByErnest Newman.TCHAIKOVSKI. ByE. Markham Lee, M.A., Mus. Doc.BEETHOVEN. ByErnest Walker, M.A., D.Mus. (Oxon.)ELGAR. ByErnest Newman.
THE LIFE OF PETER ILICH TCHAIKOVSKY
(1840-1893), BY HIS BROTHER, MODESTE TCHAIKOVSKY, EDITED AND ABRIDGED FROM THE RUSSIAN AND GERMAN EDITIONS BY ROSA NEWMARCH, WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS AND FAC-SIMILES AND AN INTRODUCTION BY THE EDITOR.
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SOME PRESS OPINIONS
"Mrs. Newmarch's valuable addition to Tchaikovski literature may be unreservedly commended to the attention of student and expert, while by her clear style and excellent English the needs of the music lover, to whom the colour, the sincere emotion, and strong human element of Tchaikovski's music will make a very strong appeal, are met."—Standard.
"A most illuminating commentary on Tchaikovski's music."—Times.
"One of the most fascinating self-revelations by an artist which has been given to the world. The translation is excellent, and worth reading for its own sake."—World.
"It is no exaggeration to describe the work as one of singular fascination."—Westminster Gazette.
"For the present large and handsome volume we have nothing but praise ... for Mrs. Newmarch's translation no praise can be too high."—Mr.Ernest NewmaninManchester Guardian.
"This delightful volume is sure to be read with avidity by the many admirers of the Russian master in this country."—Morning Post.
CÉSAR FRANCK: A STUDY.
Translated from the French of Vincent d'Indy.
With an Introduction byRosa Newmarch.
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There is no purer influence in modern music than that of César Franck, for many years ignored in every capacity save that of organist of Sainte-Clotilde, in Paris, but now recognised as the legitimate successor of Bach and Beethoven. His inspiration, "rooted in love and faith," has contributed in a remarkable degree to the regeneration of the musical art in France and elsewhere. The now famous "Schola Cantorum," founded in Paris in 1896, by A. Guilmant, Charles Bordes, and Vincent d'Indy, is the direct outcome of his influence. Among the artists who were in some sort his disciples were Paul Dukas, Chabrier, Gabriel Fauré, and the great violinist Ysäye. His pupils include such gifted composers as Benoît, Augusta Holmès, Chausson, Ropartz, and d'Indy. This book, written with the devotion of a disciple and the authority of a master, leaves us with a vivid and touching impression of the saint-like composer of "The Beatitudes."
THE SINGING OF THE FUTURE
By D. FFRANGCON-DAVIES. With an Introduction by SirEdward Elgarand a Photogravure Portrait of the Author.
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"On almost every page there are sentences which might well be committed to memory."—Times.
"The book is a valuable and stimulating contribution to musical æsthetics: it is animated throughout by a lofty conception of the responsibilities of the artist and it enforces with spirit and with eloquence the sound and wholesome doctrine that the vitalising element of song is thought."—Spectator.
EDWARD A. MACDOWELL:
A BIOGRAPHY. By LAWRENCE GILMAN,
Author of "Phases of Modern Music," "Strauss' 'Salome,'" "The Music of To-morrow and Other Studies," "Edward Macdowell," etc. Profusely Illustrated.
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Interest in the life and in the music of Edward Macdowell, now generally regarded as the greatest composer America has produced, has increased steadily since his untimely death. This work is an extensive biographical and critical study of Macdowell by Lawrence Gilman, whose sympathetic comprehension of the composer's art was evidenced in his short monograph, in the Living Masters of Music series, published a few years ago. The new book is based upon the previous study, but it has been completely revised and enlarged by the addition of abundant new material.
THE MUSIC OF TO-MORROWAND OTHER STUDIES
By LAWRENCE GILMAN, Author of "Phases of Modern Music," "Edward Macdowell," etc.
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PHASES OF MODERN MUSIC
By LAWRENCE GILMAN.
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"An American criticism of prominent modern composers, singularly picturesquely written."—Daily Mail.
WAGNERIAN ROMANCES
By GERTRUDE HALL.
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ASPECT OF MODERN OPERA
By LAWRENCE GILMAN, Author of "Phases of Modern Music," "Strauss' 'Salome,'" "The Music of To-morrow and Other Studies," "Edward Macdowell," etc.
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"Mr. Gilman is an experienced and deeply informed writer upon musical matters; and his latest book is a welcome addition to the series bearing his name."—Bristol Mercury.
"For anyone who would be well informed and rightly directed in forming an opinion of modern opera no guide could be more helpful than Mr. Gilman."—Yorkshire Herald.
STRAUSS' "SALOME"
By LAWRENCE GILMAN. With Musical Illustrations.
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"Mr. Gilman's writing possesses all the characteristics to which we are accustomed in work from his pen; there is a constantly fastidious choice of the right word and lucidity of thought and a strong grip upon and a clear understanding of his subject."—Musical Standard.
MUSICAL STUDIES: Essays
By ERNEST NEWMAN.
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"In this book of penetrating and brilliant essays we have the most valuable contribution of the year so far to musical æsthetics."—Manchester Guardian.
"Mr. Newman writes with a rare sympathy and an extraordinary insight."—Daily Chronicle.
GRIEG AND HIS MUSIC
By H. T. FINCK, Author of "Wagner and his Works," etc. With Illustrations.
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"A number of illustrations add to the attractiveness of this ably compiled biography, the value of which is increased by an exhaustive bibliography, a catalogue of Grieg's compositions, and an adequate index."—Musical Times.
"Apart from its value as a contribution to musical biography, the book is written in very racy style, and on every count, therefore, may be heartily commended."—Westminster Gazette.
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS
By E. A. BAUGHAN.
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"Certainly a book to be recommended. Its readers cannot fail to be stimulated, interested and instructed by it."—Tribune.