Classical Commentary Books

This volume contains the best of Shaw's musical writing, including sections on Glück, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini, Verdi, Berlioz, pieces on opera, musical analysis, ...  

A respected scholar of the turn-of-the-century, Ebenezer Prout spent a decade completing a series of theoretical works that were warmly received throughout the professional ...  

457 letters to fellow musicians, friends, greats, patrons and literary scholars reveal Beethoven's musical thoughts, quirks of personality, insights and daily events. 15 ...  

Letters, diaries, memoirs, etc. by Rossini, Weber, Liszt and friends depict Beethoven's accomplishments and strange personality. 16 illustrations. 231 pgs.  

Brilliant American critic, journalist, offers insights and commentary, piece by piece. Introduction by Herbert Weinstock. 239 pgs.  

Mozart on opera, musicians, life, love, religion, etc. Revealing self-portrait. 99 pgs.  

Brilliant criticism of the Ring Cycle, with a provocative interpretation of political and economic theories behind the Ring. May be sold anywhere but the United Kingdom. ...