Composers and songwriters

Carola Nielinger-Vakil examines selected works by Nono in the historical context of Italy and Germany after 1945.

Carola Nielinger-Vakil examines selected works by Nono in the historical context of Italy and Germany after 1945.

This first comprehensive study unites musical, literary, documentary and cultural perspectives to shed new light on Ravel''s compositional practice.

Essays by leading Mozart scholars explore the composer''s popular works, biography and reception, appealing to scholars and Mozart-lovers alike.

Essays by leading Mozart scholars explore the composer''s popular works, biography and reception, appealing to scholars and Mozart-lovers alike.

This first comprehensive study unites musical, literary, documentary and cultural perspectives to shed new light on Ravel''s compositional practice.

Penetrating, innovative analyses of numerous compositions by Chopin, integrating Schenkerian principles and a fresh perspective on harmony.

Penetrating, innovative analyses of numerous compositions by Chopin, integrating Schenkerian principles and a fresh perspective on harmony.

Ruth Tatlow employs theoretical evidence and practical demonstrations to explain how and why Bach used numbers in his published compositions.

Ruth Tatlow employs theoretical evidence and practical demonstrations to explain how and why Bach used numbers in his published compositions.

This searching biography takes a fresh look at this elusive and misunderstood genius.

This collection represents current research on Birtwistle''s music, reflecting the diversity of his work through a wide range of perspectives.

This collection represents current research on Birtwistle''s music, reflecting the diversity of his work through a wide range of perspectives.

Thomas Peattie considers the theatrical dimension of Mahler''s reinvention of the symphony at the turn of the twentieth century.

The first in-depth historical analysis of British art music post-1945, providing a group-portrait of eleven composers ranging from avant-garde to pop.

Jennifer Bain contextualizes the revival of Hildegard''s music, engaging with intersections amongst local devotion and political, religious, and intellectual activity.

Jennifer Bain contextualizes the revival of Hildegard''s music, engaging with intersections amongst local devotion and political, religious, and intellectual activity.

Thomas Peattie considers the theatrical dimension of Mahler''s reinvention of the symphony at the turn of the twentieth century.

The first in-depth historical analysis of British art music post-1945, providing a group-portrait of eleven composers ranging from avant-garde to pop.

Inge van Rij''s book demonstrates how Berlioz used the sights and sounds of the orchestra to explore other worlds.

Inge van Rij''s book demonstrates how Berlioz used the sights and sounds of the orchestra to explore other worlds.

An indispensable guide to this key topic in music studies, examining what Gregorian chant is, and its form and features.

An indispensable guide to this key topic in music studies, examining what Gregorian chant is, and its form and features.

This book explores the historical-cultural interactions between French concert music and American jazz across 1900–65, from both perspectives.

This comprehensive and accessible Companion is the first collection of essays to provide an in-depth overview of Ellington''s career.

This book explores the historical-cultural interactions between French concert music and American jazz across 1900–65, from both perspectives.

This comprehensive and accessible Companion is the first collection of essays to provide an in-depth overview of Ellington''s career.

A fresh look at Stravinsky''s musical style, from a variety of analytical, critical and aesthetic angles.

A fresh look at Stravinsky''s musical style, from a variety of analytical, critical and aesthetic angles.

Rufus Hallmark interprets Schumann''s famously controversial song cycle in the social, literary, and musical contexts of contemporary German society.

Bryan Gilliam explores the composer''s response to Wagner in his discussion of Strauss'' stage works and their historical contexts.

Rufus Hallmark interprets Schumann''s famously controversial song cycle in the social, literary, and musical contexts of contemporary German society.

Bryan Gilliam explores the composer''s response to Wagner in his discussion of Strauss'' stage works and their historical contexts.

The first English paperback edition of the unique collection of documents which reveal Chopin as teacher and interpreter of his own music.

The first English paperback edition of the unique collection of documents which reveal Chopin as teacher and interpreter of his own music.

This collection explores the boundaries between Brahms'' professional identity and his lifelong engagement with private and amateur music-making.

This collection explores the boundaries between Brahms'' professional identity and his lifelong engagement with private and amateur music-making.

Drawing upon extensive archival research, interview material, and musical analysis, Female Composers, Conductors, Performers: Musiciennes of Interwar France, 1919-1939 presents an innovative study of women working as professional musicians in France between the two World Wars.

Drawing upon extensive archival research, interview material, and musical analysis, Female Composers, Conductors, Performers: Musiciennes of Interwar France, 1919-1939 presents an innovative study of women working as professional musicians in France between the two World Wars.

This book depicts the life and career of Scott Hoying, Grammy Award-winning cofounder of Pentatonix, as seen by his mother Connie.

Fanny Hensel: A Research and Information Guide provides scholars in Hensel studies with a resource to navigate the research surrounding the composer's over 450 musical works.

Fanny Hensel: A Research and Information Guide provides scholars in Hensel studies with a resource to navigate the research surrounding the composer's over 450 musical works.

Julie Brown reconsiders Schoenberg''s step into atonality as a response to Wagner''s charges concerning the Jewish influence on German music.

Gingerich provides a new understanding of Schubert''s relationship to Beethoven, and the ways in which he built on Beethoven''s legacy.

Gingerich provides a new understanding of Schubert''s relationship to Beethoven, and the ways in which he built on Beethoven''s legacy.