Analyses of Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Music, 1940-2000

Analyses of Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Music, 1940-2000

Author: D. J. Hoek

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2007-02-15

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1461700795

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This new volume incorporates all entries from the previous editions by Arthur Wenk, expanding to cover writings drawn from periodicals, theses, dissertations, books, and Festschriften from 1940 to 2000. Over 9,000 references to analyses of works by over 1,000 composers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are included.


Music for Piano

Music for Piano

Author: F. E. Kirby

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-09-21

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 149308285X

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This historical survey focuses on music for piano solo but also includes important compositions for piano duet and two pianos. Scholarly yet readable, it covers the entire repertoire from the Renaissance to the late 20th century and incorporates a bibliography of 1 100 sources for further study.


Dictionary of American Classical Composers

Dictionary of American Classical Composers

Author: Neil Butterworth

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-02

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1136790241

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The Dictionary of American Classical Composers covers over 650 composers active from the 18th century to today. Covering all classical styles, it offers the most comprehensive overview of key composers in the United States available. Entries include basic biographical information and critical analysis of each composer's key works and ideas. Entries also include worklists and bibliographic information. Whenever possible, the entries will have been checked by the composers themselves to assure greatest possible accuracy. This new edition, completely updated and expanded from the 1984 edition, also includes over 200 historic photographs.