The Masters and Their Music
A series of illustrative programs with biographical, / esthetical, and critical annotationsBy W. S. B. Mathews
Length6h 21m
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In "The Masters and Their Music," W. S. B. Mathews presents a comprehensive exploration of the lives and contributions of prominent composers, delving into the interplay between their personal experiences and their artistic output. Mathews employs a biographical approach interwoven with musical analysis, offering readers a rich tapestry that contextualizes each figure within their historical era. This text stands out not only for its depth of research but also for its engaging prose, rendering complex musical ideas accessible to both scholars and enthusiasts alike. W. S. B. Mathews, a distinguished musicologist and educator, was deeply influenced by his commitment to the celebration of classical music and its key figures. His extensive background in both performance and music theory informs this work, as he seeks to bridge the gap between academic study and the lived experience of music. Mathews' previous writings gained acclaim for their insightful interpretations and explorations of musical heritage, paving the way for a profound appreciation of the titans of classical music. This book is highly recommended for students, educators, and anyone with a passion for music, as it provides not only a scholarly examination but also an inviting entry point into the legacies of musical masters. Mathews' nuanced narrative invites readers to understand the nuances of music's evolution, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art form.
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Length6 hrs 21 mins
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Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
2PART I.
3CHAPTER I.: MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
4CHAPTER II.
5BACH AND HÄNDEL
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6The importance of Bach in the world of music. Pleasing and representative compositions.
7CHAPTER III.
8HAYDN AND MOZART
9The importance of Haydn as the creator of the sonata.
10CHAPTER IV.: CHARACTERISTIC MOODS OF BEETHOVEN
11CHAPTER V.: BACH, MOZART, AND BEETHOVEN COMPARED
12CHAPTER VI.: SCHUBERT AND MENDELSSOHN
13CHAPTER VII.: ROBERT SCHUMANN
14CHAPTER VIII.: CHOPIN
15CHAPTER IX.: BACH, BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN, AND CHOPIN IN THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF THEIR ART
16CHAPTER X.: LISZT
17CHAPTER XI.: BACH, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, SCHUMANN, LISZT
18CHAPTER XII.: CONCERNING THE TYPICAL MUSICAL FORMS
19PART II.
20MODERN MASTERS AND AMERICAN COMPOSERS.: AUTHOR'S NOTE
21CHAPTER I.: NATIONALITY IN MUSIC
22CHAPTER II.: JOHANNES BRAHMS
23CHAPTER III.: EDVARD GRIEG
24CHAPTER IV.: RUBINSTEIN AND TSCHAIKOWSKY
25CHAPTER V.: THE LATER ROMANTICISTS
26CHAPTER VI.: GOTTSCHALK AND MASON
27CHAPTER VII.: E. A. MACDOWELL
28CHAPTER VIII.: ARTHUR FOOTE AND MRS. H. H. A. BEACH
29CHAPTER IX.: MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS
30ILLUSTRATIONS
31W. S. G. Mathews . . . . . . . . . Frontispiece
32Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Handel
33Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
34Ludwig van Beethoven
35Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn
36Robert Schumann
37Frederic Francois Chopin
38Franz Liszt
39PART I.
40CHAPTER I.
41MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
42CHAPTER II.
43BACH AND HÄNDEL.
44JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH.
45Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Händel
46GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL.
47CHAPTER III.
48HAYDN AND MOZART.
49FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN.
50Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
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