The Masters and Their Music
A series of illustrative programs with biographical, / esthetical, and critical annotationsBy W. S. B. Mathews
Length6h 20m
About this audiobook
In "The Masters and Their Music," W. S. B. Mathews delves into the intricate relationship between acclaimed composers and their transformative contributions to the world of music. This meticulously crafted work examines the lives, influences, and legacies of pivotal figures in music history, employing an analytical lens that highlights both biographical details and stylistic innovations. Mathews intertwines detailed musical analysis with historical context, making this exploration not just an artistic assessment, but a rich narrative that situates these masters within their socio-cultural frameworks. W. S. B. Mathews, a distinguished musicologist and scholar, has dedicated his career to the study of music history and theory. His extensive research draws upon personal experiences as a performer and educator, which inspired him to illuminate the profound impact of composers on contemporary music. His insights elucidate the emotional and intellectual motivations that drove these artists, reflecting his passion for making complex ideas accessible to readers and musicians alike. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the deeper meanings embedded within musical compositions, offering both enthusiasts and scholars a unique perspective on how historical contexts shape artistic endeavors. Mathews' eloquent prose and comprehensive analysis make "The Masters and Their Music" an indispensable resource for a thorough understanding of music's masters.
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GenreOther
Length6 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Philadelphia Theodore Presser 1708 Chestnut Str.
3PREFACE.
4PART I.
5MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
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6BACH AND HÄNDEL
7The importance of Bach in the world of music. Pleasing and representative compositions.
8HAYDN AND MOZART
9The importance of Haydn as the creator of the sonata.
10CHARACTERISTIC MOODS OF BEETHOVEN
11BACH, MOZART, AND BEETHOVEN COMPARED
12SCHUBERT AND MENDELSSOHN
13ROBERT SCHUMANN
14CHOPIN
15BACH, BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN, AND CHOPIN IN THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF THEIR ART
16LISZT
17BACH, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, SCHUMANN, LISZT
18CONCERNING THE TYPICAL MUSICAL FORMS
19PART II.
20AUTHOR'S NOTE
21NATIONALITY IN MUSIC
22JOHANNES BRAHMS
23EDVARD GRIEG
24RUBINSTEIN AND TSCHAIKOWSKY
25THE LATER ROMANTICISTS
26GOTTSCHALK AND MASON
27E. A. MACDOWELL
28ARTHUR FOOTE AND MRS. H. H. A. BEACH
29MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS
30Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Handel
31Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
32Ludwig van Beethoven
33Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn
34Robert Schumann
35Frederic Francois Chopin
36Franz Liszt
37PART I.
38CHAPTER I.
39MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
40CHAPTER II.
41JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH.
42Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Händel
43GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL.
44CHAPTER III.
45FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN.
46Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
47WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART.
48CHAPTER IV.
49LUDVIG VAN BEETHOVEN.
50Ludwig van Beethoven
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