Composers and songwriters

A survey of Beethoven''s music and the personal and historical contexts in which it was composed, first published in 2000.

Benefiting from the research of eminent Bach scholars, this 1997 Companion examines Bach''s work in the context of his age.

Susan Rutherford explores Verdi''s operas in the context of women''s social, cultural and political history in nineteenth-century Italy.

This Companion provides a wide ranging and accessible study of one of the most individual composers of the twentieth century.

Stephen Downes examines the work of Britten, Weill and Henze to explore the significance of Gustav Mahler for twentieth-century music.

This collection of essays presents a thorough and systematic study of Bach''s B-minor Mass by leading scholars in the field.

Susan Rutherford explores Verdi''s operas in the context of women''s social, cultural and political history in nineteenth-century Italy.

This Companion provides a wide ranging and accessible study of one of the most individual composers of the twentieth century.

Stephen Downes examines the work of Britten, Weill and Henze to explore the significance of Gustav Mahler for twentieth-century music.

This collection of essays presents a thorough and systematic study of Bach''s B-minor Mass by leading scholars in the field.

Ben Earle''s study explores twentieth-century music and politics in two of their most extreme forms: modernism and fascism.

Ben Earle''s study explores twentieth-century music and politics in two of their most extreme forms: modernism and fascism.

A fresh look at the career of Nadia Boulanger, among the most influential musical figures of the entire twentieth century.

A fresh look at the career of Nadia Boulanger, among the most influential musical figures of the entire twentieth century.

Martin Iddon discusses one of the twentieth century''s most provocative musical collaborations: between composer John Cage and pianist David Tudor.

Martin Iddon discusses one of the twentieth century''s most provocative musical collaborations: between composer John Cage and pianist David Tudor.

An unprecedented exploration of Stravinsky''s use of the piano as the genesis of all his music - Russian, neoclassical and serial.

An unprecedented exploration of Stravinsky''s use of the piano as the genesis of all his music - Russian, neoclassical and serial.

An electrifying new biography about the four Essex lads who became award-winning stadium superstars and champions of synth pop!

The Rival Sirens examines the vital and intertwined roles of singers, audiences and local cultural context in creating eighteenth-century opera.

Wagner''s Melodies places the composer''s ideas about melody in the context of the scientific discourse of his age.

The Rival Sirens examines the vital and intertwined roles of singers, audiences and local cultural context in creating eighteenth-century opera.

Wagner''s Melodies places the composer''s ideas about melody in the context of the scientific discourse of his age.

An intimate memoir of the flamboyant Queen singer by the man who knew him best.

Comece sua Jornada como um produtor musicall em apenas 5 passos.

The New York Times BestsellerONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, NPR, The RootA moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back.

Musical value has shifted from the staging of works in concert halls to the curatorial composing of public encounters.

Musical value has shifted from the staging of works in concert halls to the curatorial composing of public encounters.

This Element navigates 20th century musical communications from Varèse to Stockhausen and provides an introduction to information theory.

This Element navigates 20th century musical communications from Varèse to Stockhausen and provides an introduction to information theory.

This Element provides a unique perspective on the seminal composers in the history of music: Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti.

This Element provides a unique perspective on the seminal composers in the history of music: Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti.

Cold Glitter: The Untold Story of Canadian Glamuncovers a forgotten yet fascinating chapter on glam rock music and culturefrom Canada.

This book develops ways of discussing musical practices to articulate a new approach to understanding connections between recordings, singers, and singing.

This book develops ways of discussing musical practices to articulate a new approach to understanding connections between recordings, singers, and singing.

Edmund Rubbra's music has given him a reputation as a 'spiritual' composer, who had an interest in Eastern thought, and a mid-life conversion to Roman Catholicism.

Edmund Rubbra's music has given him a reputation as a 'spiritual' composer, who had an interest in Eastern thought, and a mid-life conversion to Roman Catholicism.

Felice Giardini and Professional Music Culture in Mid-Eighteenth-Century London explores Giardini's influence on British musical life through his multifaceted career as performer, teacher, composer, concert promoter and opera impresario.

Felice Giardini and Professional Music Culture in Mid-Eighteenth-Century London explores Giardini's influence on British musical life through his multifaceted career as performer, teacher, composer, concert promoter and opera impresario.

This volume honors and extends the contributions of educator and scholar Dr.

This volume honors and extends the contributions of educator and scholar Dr.