Art music, orchestral and formal music

Portrays Schoenberg''s atonal music as successions of motives and pitch-class sets that flesh out ''musical idea'' and ''basic image'' frameworks.

Redefines musical analysis for a period that marks the beginnings of composition as we know it now.

A creative and accessible harmonic analysis of major works by key composers, demonstrating innovative methods in harmonic theory with sound examples.

Offers a thematic examination of Britten''s operas, focusing particularly on the way that ideology is presented on stage.

This book examines the role of music and music-making in the medical, spiritual and civic management of plague in the Renaissance.

This book examines the role of music and music-making in the medical, spiritual and civic management of plague in the Renaissance.

This is the first book to detail the musical and cultural significance of the songster.

This is the first book to detail the musical and cultural significance of the songster.

This book discusses literary and dramatic aspects of musical works for voices and instruments performed in English theatres (c.

This book discusses literary and dramatic aspects of musical works for voices and instruments performed in English theatres (c.

A fascinating and comprehensive resource for information on Verdi''s works, his life and career, and his cultural influence.

A fascinating and comprehensive resource for information on Verdi''s works, his life and career, and his cultural influence.

Leading scholars re-evaluate the opposition between Beethoven and Rossini, the great symbolic duo of early nineteenth-century music.

A comprehensive reassessment of this towering figure of twentieth-century music, examining works, cultural context and reception in Britain and beyond.

Leading scholars re-evaluate the opposition between Beethoven and Rossini, the great symbolic duo of early nineteenth-century music.

A comprehensive reassessment of this towering figure of twentieth-century music, examining works, cultural context and reception in Britain and beyond.

The first detailed contextual study of Beethoven''s middle-period quartets, encompassing reception history, early performance practices, aesthetic contexts and theatrical impetus.

As the only encyclopedia of Richard Wagner available, this comprehensive reference work is an essential resource for enthusiasts and academics.

The first detailed contextual study of Beethoven''s middle-period quartets, encompassing reception history, early performance practices, aesthetic contexts and theatrical impetus.

As the only encyclopedia of Richard Wagner available, this comprehensive reference work is an essential resource for enthusiasts and academics.

An authoritative guide to Arvo Pärt, this Companion provides a rounded picture of the man and his music.

Perfect for students of this key topic, this Companion is a practical guide to the music of the Middle Ages.

This book surveys the life, work, and posthumous reception of nineteenth-century German-Jewish composer Felix Mendelssohn.

An authoritative guide to Arvo Pärt, this Companion provides a rounded picture of the man and his music.

Perfect for students of this key topic, this Companion is a practical guide to the music of the Middle Ages.

This book surveys the life, work, and posthumous reception of nineteenth-century German-Jewish composer Felix Mendelssohn.

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.

A comprehensive guide to the historical, analytical and interpretative issues surrounding one of the major genres of Western music.

Castelvecchi presents a critical re-evaluation of the operatic genre system and the cult of sensibility in the age of Mozart.

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.

A comprehensive guide to the historical, analytical and interpretative issues surrounding one of the major genres of Western music.

Castelvecchi presents a critical re-evaluation of the operatic genre system and the cult of sensibility in the age of Mozart.

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.

This book focuses on music, sound and space and how they have been employed to transform public and private experience.

An introductory survey of the most enduring and popular genre of instrumental music, perfect for students, teachers and performers.

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

This volume assembles leading scholars to provide a comprehensive study of representation in music from the nineteenth century to today.

Verba''s fresh approach to understanding Rameau''s role in the French Enlightenment focuses on dramatic expression in his musical tragedies.

This book focuses on music, sound and space and how they have been employed to transform public and private experience.

An introductory survey of the most enduring and popular genre of instrumental music, perfect for students, teachers and performers.

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