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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Length6 hrs 20 mins
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Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
49LUDVIG VAN BEETHOVEN.
2Philadelphia Theodore Presser 1708 Chestnut Str.
50Ludwig van Beethoven
3PREFACE.
51CHAPTER V.
4PART I.
52BACH, MOZART, AND BEETHOVEN COMPARED.
5MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
53CHAPTER VI.
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6BACH AND HÄNDEL
54FRANZ PETER SCHUBERT.
7The importance of Bach in the world of music. Pleasing and representative compositions.
55Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn
8HAYDN AND MOZART
56FELIX MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY.
9The importance of Haydn as the creator of the sonata.
57CHAPTER VII.
10CHARACTERISTIC MOODS OF BEETHOVEN
58ROBERT SCHUMANN.
11BACH, MOZART, AND BEETHOVEN COMPARED
59Robert Schumann
12SCHUBERT AND MENDELSSOHN
60CHAPTER VIII.
13ROBERT SCHUMANN
61FREDERIC FRANCOIS CHOPIN.
14CHOPIN
62Frederic Francois Chopin
15BACH, BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN, AND CHOPIN IN THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF THEIR ART
63SECOND AND THIRD PROGRAMS.
16LISZT
64CHAPTER IX.
17BACH, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, SCHUMANN, LISZT
65BACH, BEETHOVEN, SCHUMANN, AND CHOPIN.
18CONCERNING THE TYPICAL MUSICAL FORMS
66CHAPTER X.
19PART II.
67FRANZ LISZT.
20AUTHOR'S NOTE
68Franz Liszt
21NATIONALITY IN MUSIC
69CHAPTER XI.
22JOHANNES BRAHMS
70BACH, BEETHOVEN, CHOPIN, SCHUMANN, LISZT.
23EDVARD GRIEG
71CHAPTER XII.
24RUBINSTEIN AND TSCHAIKOWSKY
72CONCERNING THE TYPICAL MUSICAL FORMS.
25THE LATER ROMANTICISTS
73PART II.
26GOTTSCHALK AND MASON
74AUTHOR'S NOTE.
27E. A. MACDOWELL
75CHAPTER I.
28ARTHUR FOOTE AND MRS. H. H. A. BEACH
76NATIONALITY IN MUSIC
29MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS
77CHAPTER II.
30Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Handel
78JOHANNES BRAHMS.
31Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
79CHAPTER III.
32Ludwig van Beethoven
80EDVARD GRIEG.
33Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn
81CHAPTER IV.
34Robert Schumann
82ANTON RUBINSTEIN.
35Frederic Francois Chopin
83PETER ILITSCH TSCHAIKOVSKY.
36Franz Liszt
84CHAPTER V.
37PART I.
85THE LATER ROMANTICISTS.
38CHAPTER I.
86CHAPTER VI.
39MOVING FORCES IN MUSIC
87LOUIS MOREAU GOTTSCHALK.
40CHAPTER II.
88WILLIAM MASON.
41JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH.
89CHAPTER VII.
42Joh. Sebastian Bach, Geo. Fred. Händel
90EDWARD ALEXANDER MACDOWELL.
43GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL.
91CHAPTER VIII.
44CHAPTER III.
92ARTHUR FOOTE.
45FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN.
93SONGS BY ARTHUR FOOTE.
46Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang A. Mozart
94MRS. H. H. A. BEACH.
47WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART.
95CHAPTER IX.
48CHAPTER IV.
96MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM BY AMERICAN COMPOSERS.
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