The Concerto
The Concerto

Author: Abraham Veinus

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1964-01-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0486211789

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The first thorough English-language exploration of the concerto as a musical form, this is an oft-quoted, authoritative survey. Examining the social, economic, and personal factors that influenced the concerto's growth, the work also summarizes the contributions of theorists, composers, and musicians and defines the genre's terms and the changing nature.

The Finale in Western Instrumental Music
The Finale in Western Instrumental Music

Author: Michael Talbot

Publisher: Oxford Monographs on Music

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780198166955

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The knowledge that finales are by tradition (and perhaps also necessarily) 'different' from other movements has been around a long time, but this is the first time that the special nature of finales in instrumental music has been examined comprehensively and in detail. Three main types offinale, labelled 'relaxant', 'summative', and 'valedictory', are identified. Each type is studied closely, with a wealth of illustration and analytical commentary covering the entire period from the Renaissance to the present day. The history of finales in five important genres -- suite, sonata,string quartet, symphony, and concerto -- is traced, and the parallels and divergences between these traditions are identified. Several wider issues are mentioned, including narrativity, musical rounding, inter-movement relationships, and the nature of codas. The book ends with a look at thefinales of all Shostakovich's string quartets, in which examples of most of the types may be found.

The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850
The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850

Author: Derek Carew

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-07-05

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 1351542680

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This book charts the piano's accession from musical curiosity to cultural icon, examining the instrument itself in its various guises as well as the music written for it. Both the piano and piano music were very much the product of the intellectual, cultural and social environments of the period and both were subject to many influences, directly and indirectly. These included character (individualism), the vernacular ('folk/popular') and creativity (improvisation), all of which are discussed generally and with respect to the music itself. Derek Carew surveys the most important pianistic genres of the period (variations, rondos, and so on), showing how these changed from their received forms into vehicles of Romantic expressiveness. The piano is also looked at in its role as an accompanying instrument. The Mechanical Muse will be of interest to anyone who loves the piano or the period, from the non-specialist to the music postgraduate.

Concerto No. 6
Concerto No. 6

Author: Louis Spohr

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781457470974

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One of the leading composers of instrumental music of the early Romantic period, Louis Spohr was a violinist, composer, and conductor. In addition to symphonic works, string quartets, and other solo and chamber music, he composed operas, operettas, and songs. There has been a trend, starting in the late 20th century, to revive his instrumental works and songs.

Music of the Great Composers
Music of the Great Composers

Author: Patrick Kavanaugh

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0310208076

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A unique guide to enhance and enrich your enjoyment of classical music, this book is for music lovers who want to better understand the works of the masters.

A History of the Concerto
A History of the Concerto

Author: Michael Thomas Roeder

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 487

ISBN-13: 0931340616

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A History of the Concerto may be read from cover to cover, but readers may also use the extensive index to focus on specific concertos and their composers. Numerous musical examples illuminate critical points. While some readers may want to study the more detailed analyses with scores in hand, this is not essential for an understanding of the text.

Orchestral Pops Music
Orchestral Pops Music

Author: Lucy Manning

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0810863804

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This is a new reference handbook for conductors and orchestral librarians searching for available repertoire for orchestral 'pops' concerts. Various appendixes allow for easy cross-referencing for efficient searches.