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
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Table of contents
1PREFACE.
56CHAPTER V.
2PART I.
57BACH, MOZART, AND BEETHOVEN COMPARED.
3CHAPTER I.: MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
58CHAPTER VI.
4CHAPTER II.
59SCHUBERT AND MENDELSSOHN.
5BACH AND HÄNDEL
60FRANZ PETER SCHUBERT.
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6The importance of Bach in the world of music. Pleasing and representative compositions.
61Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn
7CHAPTER III.
62FELIX MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY.
8HAYDN AND MOZART
63CHAPTER VII.
9The importance of Haydn as the creator of the sonata.
64ROBERT SCHUMANN.
10CHAPTER IV.: CHARACTERISTIC MOODS OF BEETHOVEN
65ROBERT SCHUMANN.
11CHAPTER V.: BACH, MOZART, AND BEETHOVEN COMPARED
66Robert Schumann
12CHAPTER VI.: SCHUBERT AND MENDELSSOHN
67CHAPTER VIII.
13CHAPTER VII.: ROBERT SCHUMANN
68CHOPIN.
14CHAPTER VIII.: CHOPIN
69FREDERIC FRANCOIS CHOPIN.
15CHAPTER IX.: BACH, BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN, AND CHOPIN IN THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF THEIR ART
70Frederic Francois Chopin
16CHAPTER X.: LISZT
71SECOND AND THIRD PROGRAMS.
17CHAPTER XI.: BACH, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, SCHUMANN, LISZT
72CHAPTER IX.
18CHAPTER XII.: CONCERNING THE TYPICAL MUSICAL FORMS
73BACH, BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN, AND CHOPIN.
19PART II.
74CHAPTER X.
20MODERN MASTERS AND AMERICAN COMPOSERS.: AUTHOR'S NOTE
75LISZT.
21CHAPTER I.: NATIONALITY IN MUSIC
76FRANZ LISZT.
22CHAPTER II.: JOHANNES BRAHMS
77Franz Liszt
23CHAPTER III.: EDVARD GRIEG
78CHAPTER XI.
24CHAPTER IV.: RUBINSTEIN AND TSCHAIKOWSKY
79BACH, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, SCHUMANN, LISZT.
25CHAPTER V.: THE LATER ROMANTICISTS
80CHAPTER XII.
26CHAPTER VI.: GOTTSCHALK AND MASON
81CONCERNING THE TYPICAL MUSICAL FORMS.
27CHAPTER VII.: E. A. MACDOWELL
82PART II.
28CHAPTER VIII.: ARTHUR FOOTE AND MRS. H. H. A. BEACH
83MODERN MASTERS: AND
29CHAPTER IX.: MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS
84AMERICAN COMPOSERS: AUTHOR'S NOTE.
30ILLUSTRATIONS
85MODERN MASTERS AND AMERICAN COMPOSERS.
31W. S. G. Mathews . . . . . . . . . Frontispiece
86CHAPTER I.
32Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Handel
87NATIONALITY IN MUSIC
33Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
88CHAPTER II.
34Ludwig van Beethoven
89BRAHMS.: JOHANNES BRAHMS.
35Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn
90CHAPTER III.
36Robert Schumann
91GRIEG.: EDVARD GRIEG.
37Frederic Francois Chopin
92CHAPTER IV.
38Franz Liszt
93RUBINSTEIN AND TSCHAIKOWSKY.
39PART I.
94ANTON RUBINSTEIN.
40CHAPTER I.
95PETER ILITSCH TSCHAIKOVSKY.
41MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
96CHAPTER V.
42CHAPTER II.
97THE LATER ROMANTICISTS.
43BACH AND HÄNDEL.
98CHAPTER VI.
44JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH.
99GOTTSCHALK AND MASON.
45Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Händel
100LOUIS MOREAU GOTTSCHALK.
46GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL.
101WILLIAM MASON.
47CHAPTER III.
102CHAPTER VII.
48HAYDN AND MOZART.
103MACDOWELL.: EDWARD ALEXANDER MACDOWELL.
49FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN.
104CHAPTER VIII.
50Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
105ARTHUR FOOTE AND MRS. H. H. A. BEACH.
51WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART.
106ARTHUR FOOTE.
52CHAPTER IV.
107SONGS BY ARTHUR FOOTE.
53CHARACTERISTIC MOODS OF BEETHOVEN.
108MRS. H. H. A. BEACH.
54LUDVIG VAN BEETHOVEN.
109CHAPTER IX.
55Ludwig van Beethoven
110MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS.
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