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The Present State of Music in Germany, the Netherlands, and United Provinces 2 volume Set
Although a well-connected music teacher by profession, Charles Burney (1726–1814) gained greatest recognition for his writings on music. In this 1773 work, reissued here in its …
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven 3 Volume Set
This authoritative biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a landmark in its meticulous research and use of source material. For the American author Alexander Wheelock …
Autobiography of Hector Berlioz 2 Volume Set
Hector Berlioz (1803–69) was one of the most original and colourful composers of his generation whose music was in many ways ahead of its time. He was also a respected journalist …
Memoirs of Doctor Burney 3 Volume Paperback Set
Charles Burney (1726–1814), the music historian, is best remembered for his General History of Music and the accounts of his musical tours in Europe. He was a friend of Samuel …
Beethoven's Letters (1790–1826) 2 Volume Set
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a prolific letter writer, with thousands of examples surviving to this day. Often written in great haste - 'in der Eile' was a common sign-off …
The Life of Beethoven 2 Volume set
Violinist and conductor Anton Schindler (1795–1864) became Beethoven's unpaid private secretary for two periods in the 1820s, notably caring for the composer in his last months. …
Modern German Music 2 Volume Paperback Set
Henry Fothergill Chorley was music critic of The Athenaeum for over thirty years, and published several books on the state of contemporary European music, including Music and …
A General History of Music 4 Volume Paperback Set
Charles Burney (1726–1814), was the foremost music historian of his day. The General History, his most famous work, was published in four volumes between 1776 and 1789 and is still …
The Life of Franz Schubert 2 Volume Set
The astonishing creative genius of Franz Schubert (1797–1828) produced an extraordinary quantity of music: song cycles, symphonies, piano and chamber works - all now recognised as …
A General History of the Science and Practice of Music 5 Volume Set
Sir John Hawkins (1719–1789), lawyer, friend of Samuel Johnson and member of the Academy of Ancient Music, published his pioneering five-volume history in 1776 just after the first …
Concert Room and Orchestra Anecdotes of Music and Musicians, Ancient and Modern 3 Volume Set
The writer, composer and organist Thomas Busby (1754–1838) was originally articled to the composer Jonathan Battishill before setting out to make his living from both musical and …
A General History of Music, from the Earliest Times to the Present 2 Volume Set
The writer, composer and organist Thomas Busby (1754–1838) is best remembered for his highly entertaining Concert Room and Orchestra Anecdotes (1825), which paints a vivid picture …