This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Masters and Their Music
A series of illustrative programs with biographical,
esthetical, and critical annotations
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Masters and Their Music" by W. S. B. Mathews is a scholarly exploration of classical music written in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a comprehensive introduction to notable composers and their compositions and a guide for clubs, classes, and private study focusing on music appreciation and analysis. The book emphasizes the significance of individual styles and musical expressions from prominent composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and others. The opening portion lays out the author’s intention to educate readers on the elements of music as a literary art form, highlighting the key composers who have influenced its evolution. Mathews outlines the structure of the book, which includes illustrative programs, biographical details, and critical annotations, aiming to foster understanding and appreciation of instrumental music. He discusses the foundational role that musical sense and dramatic expression play in composing, and the necessity of distinguishing between different composers' unique contributions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their works in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Mathews, W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock), 1837-1912
EBook No.: 25213
Published: Nov 17, 2008
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Composers -- Biography
Subject: Music appreciation
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Masters and Their Music
A series of illustrative programs with biographical,
esthetical, and critical annotations
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Masters and Their Music" by W. S. B. Mathews is a scholarly exploration of classical music written in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a comprehensive introduction to notable composers and their compositions and a guide for clubs, classes, and private study focusing on music appreciation and analysis. The book emphasizes the significance of individual styles and musical expressions from prominent composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and others. The opening portion lays out the author’s intention to educate readers on the elements of music as a literary art form, highlighting the key composers who have influenced its evolution. Mathews outlines the structure of the book, which includes illustrative programs, biographical details, and critical annotations, aiming to foster understanding and appreciation of instrumental music. He discusses the foundational role that musical sense and dramatic expression play in composing, and the necessity of distinguishing between different composers' unique contributions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their works in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Mathews, W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock), 1837-1912
EBook No.: 25213
Published: Nov 17, 2008
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: Composers -- Biography
Subject: Music appreciation
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.