Theory of music and musicology

A performer''s perspective on Reich''s compositions which explores the techniques developed by musicians to bring his compositions to life.

A performer''s perspective on Reich''s compositions which explores the techniques developed by musicians to bring his compositions to life.

The first comprehensive study of musical form in operatic and concert overtures in continental Europe between 1815 and 1850.

The first comprehensive study of musical form in operatic and concert overtures in continental Europe between 1815 and 1850.

Made in Thailand: Studies in Popular Music serves as a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the history, culture, and musicology of twentieth- and twenty-first century popular music in Thailand.

Challenges current accounts of the French ars nova, a musical art that was both criticised and heralded for its modernity.

John MacAuslan interprets four great Schumann works in the context of their literary connections and Romantic aesthetic concepts.

This is the first in-depth study in any language exploring the vast cultural range of instrumental music during the Renaissance.

This is the first in-depth study in any language exploring the vast cultural range of instrumental music during the Renaissance.

John MacAuslan interprets four great Schumann works in the context of their literary connections and Romantic aesthetic concepts.

This study analyzes chamber music from Mozart''s time within its highly social salon-performance context.

This study analyzes chamber music from Mozart''s time within its highly social salon-performance context.

This Companion explores the historical and theoretical contexts of the singer-songwriter tradition, and includes case studies of singer-songwriters from Thomas d''Urfey through to Kanye West.

This Companion explores the historical and theoretical contexts of the singer-songwriter tradition, and includes case studies of singer-songwriters from Thomas d''Urfey through to Kanye West.

A state-of-the-art overview of the analysis of electroacoustic music, which includes discussions of a wide range of works.

A state-of-the-art overview of the analysis of electroacoustic music, which includes discussions of a wide range of works.

David Damschroder''s new analytical perspective sheds fresh light on Beethoven''s harmonic structures.

David Damschroder''s new analytical perspective sheds fresh light on Beethoven''s harmonic structures.

A thematic exploration of Schubert''s style, applied in readings of his instrumental and vocal literature by international scholars.

A thematic exploration of Schubert''s style, applied in readings of his instrumental and vocal literature by international scholars.

Kenneth H.

Kenneth H.

A global history of Jewish music from the biblical era to the present day, with chapters by leading international scholars.

A global history of Jewish music from the biblical era to the present day, with chapters by leading international scholars.

These volumes present the recently discovered archives of the Erard firm, perhaps the largest record of musical instrument making anywhere.

These volumes present the recently discovered archives of the Erard firm, perhaps the largest record of musical instrument making anywhere.

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.

The first comprehensive study of musical Holocaust representations in the Western tradition to examine both musical language and cultural value.

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

This book reveals the most popular instrument in the world as it was in the age of Elizabeth I and Shakespeare.

The first comprehensive study of musical Holocaust representations in the Western tradition to examine both musical language and cultural value.

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

This book reveals the most popular instrument in the world as it was in the age of Elizabeth I and Shakespeare.

This book investigates the literary representation of music in the Georgian novel against its musical, aesthetic and cultural background.

This book investigates the literary representation of music in the Georgian novel against its musical, aesthetic and cultural background.

London operatic adaptations have been maligned, but this comprehensive study demonstrates their importance to theatre, opera and canon formation.

London operatic adaptations have been maligned, but this comprehensive study demonstrates their importance to theatre, opera and canon formation.

Through analysis, Matthew Bribitzer-Stull explores the legacy of the leitmotif, from Wagner''s Ring cycle to present-day Hollywood film music.

This is the first book on the theory, practice and cultural context of musical riddles during the Renaissance.

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

Ralph P.

An introduction to the neuronal mechanisms of pitch and harmony, and the role of neuronal oscillations for brain and mind.

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.

Through analysis, Matthew Bribitzer-Stull explores the legacy of the leitmotif, from Wagner''s Ring cycle to present-day Hollywood film music.

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

This is the first book on the theory, practice and cultural context of musical riddles during the Renaissance.

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.