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BACH. A DIGEST OF THE ANALYSES OF J. S. BACH'S FORTY-EIGHT CELEBRATED FUGUES FROM THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER (Das Wohltemperirte Klavier). With over 1,600 Music Examples and 46 Tables. The five parts in one thick royal 8vo vol., cloth, 25s. net. Compiled by BROOK SAMPSON, F.R.C.O.
The following parts can be had separately:—
Section I, Subject, Answer, Theme. 2s. 6d. net.
Section II, Exposition, Counter-Exposition, Plan of Construction. 2s. 6d. net.
Section III, Subject and Counter-Subject, etc. 5s. net.
Section IV, Codetta and Episodes. 5s. net.
Section V, Stretti—Summary of Interesting Facts—General Index. 5s. net.
THE FORTY-EIGHT FUGUES IN THE WELL-TEMPERED CLAVIER (Das Wohltemperirte Klavier). By J. S. BACH. Analysed by BROOK SAMPSON, Mus.Bac. Oxon., F.R.C.O.
Following obtainable, 1s. 6d. net each.
No. 4, in C sharp minor
No. 9, in E major
No. 16, in G minor
No. 18, in G sharp minor
No. 24, in B minor
No. 28, in C sharp minor
No. 29, in D major
No. 34, in E minor
No. 36, in F minor
No. 38, in F sharp minor
No. 40, in G minor
OUTLINE ANALYSIS OF BACH'S FORTY-EIGHT FUGUES. By BROOK SAMPSON. 3s. net.
BALFE: HIS LIFE AND WORK. By WM. ALEXANDER BARRETT. Over 300 pages. Crown 8vo, cloth, 12s. 6d. net.
A CRITICAL STUDY OF BEETHOVEN'S NINE SYMPHONIES, with a Few Words on His Trios and Sonatas, a Criticism of "Fidelio" and an Introductory Essay on Music. By HECTOR BERLIOZ. Translated from the French by EDWIN EVANS, Senior. Portrait. Crown 8vo, cloth, 21s. net.
BEETHOVEN AND HIS PIANO WORKS (Sonatas, Concertos, Variations, etc.). Descriptive and Analytic Aid to their Understanding and Rendering. By HERBERT WESTERBY. With list of Principal Editions and Bibliography. 3 illustrations, 45 music examples. Crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
"THE IMMORTAL NINE."
BEETHOVEN'S NINE SYMPHONIES. Fully Described and Analysed. A Series of Chapters giving a complete Account of Thematic Material and auxiliary Motives: an Analytical Chart of each Movement; full Technical Descriptions of Developments; Particulars of Formal and Rhythmic Features; Epitomical Tables, etc. Illustrated by 637 Musical Examples. By EDWIN EVANS (Senior), author of "Handbook to the Vocal Works of Brahms," etc. Cloth, Vol. I (Nos. 1 to 5), 17s. 6d. net. Vol. II (Nos. 6 to 9), 17s. 6d. net.
BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONIES in their Ideal Significance, Explained by ERNST VON ELTERLEIN. Translated by FRANCIS WEBER. With an Account of the Facts Relating to Beethoven's Tenth Symphony. By L. NOHL. Second Edition, with Portrait. Crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONIES Critically Discussed by ALEXANDER TEETGEN. With Preface by JOHN BROADHOUSE. Second Edition. Post 8vo, cloth, 6s. 6d. net.
BEETHOVEN'S PIANO SONATAS. A Descriptive Commentary on the Sonatas in the light of Schnabel's Interpretations; giving an æsthetic Appreciation of each Sonata, with an Outline of the Development of the Sonata Form in Beethoven's hands. With a Biographical Sketch of Schnabel and an account of his activity as an executant, composer and teacher. By RUDOLF KASTNER. Englished by GERALD ABRAHAM. 55 pages, post 8vo, cloth, 5s. 6d. NET (paper, 3s. 6d. NET).
BEETHOVEN'S PIANOFORTE SONATAS Explained for the Lovers of the Musical Art. By ERNST VON ELTERLEIN. Translated by E. HILL, with Preface by ERNST PAUER. Revised Edition (the Seventh issue). With Portrait, and View of Beethoven's House. Crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
"He writes with the ripe knowledge and thorough understanding of a practical musician. Every musical student or amateur can safely trust him as a competent and agreeable guide."—E. PAUER.
NOTES ON THE INTERPRETATION OF 24 FAMOUS PIANO SONATAS OF BEETHOVEN. By J. ALFRED JOHNSTONE (author of "The Art of Teaching Piano Playing," "Piano Touch, Phrasing and Interpretation," etc.). Portrait, crown 8vo, cloth, 12s. 6d. net.
BEETHOVEN. By RICHARD WAGNER. With a Supplement from the Philosophical Works of Arthur Schopenhauer. Translated by EDWARD DANNREUTHER. Third Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, 12s. net.
"It is a plain duty to be familiar and even intimate with the opinion of one famous man about another. Gladly therefore we welcome Mr. Dannreuther's translation of the work before us. Mr. Dannreuther has achieved his task with the conscientiousness of his nature and with a success due to much tact and patience."—Musical Times.
"This work contains his contributions towards the metaphysics of music, if, indeed, such can be said to exist. Apart, however, from metaphysics, the work is an exposition of Wagner's thoughts on the significance of Beethoven's music."—Grove's Dictionary.
BORODIN THE COMPOSER AND HIS MUSIC. A Descriptive and Critical Analysis of his Works and a Study of his Value as an Art Force. With many references to the Russian Kouchka Circle of Five—Balakirev, Moussorgsky, César Cui and Rimsky-Korsakov, with Borodin. By G. E. H. ABRAHAM. With 5 Portraits. Thick crown 8vo, cloth, 15s. net.
LIFE OF JOHANNES BRAHMS. By FLORENCE MAY. Second Edition. Revised by the Author, with additional matter and Illustrations, and an Introduction by Ralph Hill. In 2 vols., 8vo, cloth, 35s. net.
LIFE OF CHOPIN. By FRANZ LISZT. New and very much Enlarged Edition. Translated in full now for the first time by JOHN BROADHOUSE. Second Edition, Corrected. Crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
"Franz Liszt has written a charming sketch of Chopin's life and art."—Encyclopædia Britannica.
"Liszt's criticisms upon his separate works have all the eloquent mysticisms to be expected from him; and the biography is a book musicians will always prize."—Sunday Times.
GEORGE SAND describes it as "un peu exuberent en style, mais rempli de bonnes choses et de très belles pages."
CHOPIN, HIS LIFE AND LETTERS. By MORITZ KARASOWSKI. Translated by EMILY HILL. Third Edition, with additional Letters in Polish with English translation, Chopin to Grzymala, and extra Illustrations. Fourteen Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth, 21s. net.
Karasowski was a close friend of the family of Chopin and was intimate with them for several years. He was given access to the letters, many of which were subsequently destroyed during the Warsaw insurrection, written by Chopin to his family in Poland throughout his life abroad. These facts give this work particular value, and to it we are also indebted for valuable information regarding Chopin's life.
CHOPIN'S GREATER WORKS (Preludes, Ballads, Nocturnes, Polonaises, Mazurkas). How they should be Understood. By J. KLECZYNSKI. Including Chopin's Notes for a "Method of Methods." Translated with additions by N. JANOTHA and Edited by SUTHERLAND EDWARDS. Second Edition. With three Portraits and a Facsimile. Crown 8vo, cloth, 8s. 6d. net.
FREDERIC CHOPIN, Critical and Appreciative Essay. By J. W. DAVISON, forty years Music Critic of "The Times." 8vo, 3s. net.
CHOPIN: AS REVEALED BY EXTRACTS FROM HIS DIARY. By COUNT TARNOWSKI. Translated from the Polish by N. JANOTHA. With eight Portraits. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s. net (or paper cover, 3s. 6d. net).
In the above notes Chopin alludes to many of his compositions as well as relating the conditions under which they were written.
CHOPIN THE COMPOSER AND HIS MUSIC. An Analytical Critique of Famous Traditions and Interpretations, as exhibited in the Playing of Great Pianists, Past and Present. By JOHN F. PORTE. With portrait. 193 pages, crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. 6d. net.
"Your excellent book gives me supreme pleasure. You judge tradition so well. I thank you for your artistic sympathy and your wonderful book."—MORITZ ROSENTHAL.
HOW TO PLAY CHOPIN. The Works of Chopin. Their Proper Interpretation. By J. KLECZYNSKI. Translated by A. WHITTINGHAM. Sixth Edition. Woodcut and Music Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d. net.
"Contains the cream of Chopin's instructions to his own pupils. To admirers of Chopin and players of his music we should say this book is indispensable."—Bazaar.
HANDBOOK TO CHOPIN'S WORKS. Detailed Account of all Compositions of Chopin. Short Analyses for Piano Student and Critical Quotations from Writings of Well-known Musical Authors. Also a Short Biography, Critical Bibliography and a Chronological List of Works, etc. By G. C. A. JONSON. Third edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, 15s. net.
"Here in one compact volume, is all that it is necessary to know about Chopin and his works except by the leisured enthusiast."—Daily Chronicle.
CHERUBINI, LIFE OF. By F. J. CROWEST. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s. net.
CHERUBINI. Memorials illustrative of his Life. By E. BELLASIS. Thick crown 8vo, cloth, 12s. 6d. net.
Standard biography of Cherubini.
CESAR FRANCK. Personal Reminiscences. By J. W. HINTON, M.A., Mus.D. Crown 8vo, limp cloth, 5s. net.
GLUCK AND HIS OPERAS. With an Account of their Relation to Musical Art. By HECTOR BERLIOZ. Translated from the French by EDWIN EVANS, Senior. Portrait. Crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
HANDEL'S "MESSIAH." The Oratorio and its History. A Handbook of Hints and Aids to its Public Performance, with useful Notes on each Movement, as well as Numerous References and much Original Information. By J. ALLANSON BENSON. Cloth, 6s. net (paper 3s. net).
FRANZ LISZT. By T. CARLAW MARTIN. A Sketch of his Life and Personality. Post 8vo, 2s. 6d. net.
LISZT, COMPOSER, AND HIS PIANO WORKS. Descriptive Guide and Critical Analysis, written in a popular and concise style. By HERBERT WESTERBY, Mus.Bac. Lon., etc. 5 illustrations, 24 music examples. 336 pp., crown 8vo, cloth, 12s. 6d. net.
THE ORGAN PARTS OF MENDELSSOHN'S ORATORIOS AND OTHER CHORAL WORKS. Analytically Considered. By ORLANDO A. MANSFIELD, Mus.Doc., F.R.C.O. Numerous Musical Examples. Crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
HOW TO INTERPRET MENDELSSOHN'S "SONGS WITHOUT WORDS" (the celebrated "Lieder ohne Worte"). A Readable and Useful Guide for All. Gives the Piano Student helpful Insight into the first Principles of Form in Music. By CHARLES W. WILKINSON. With portrait and facsimile of MS. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s. net (paper, 3s. 6d. net).
These notes on each of the "Lieder" will help the student in playing these homely and easily intelligible compositions.
ANALYSIS OF MENDELSSOHN'S ORGAN WORKS. A Study of their Structural Features. For the Use of Students. By JOSEPH W. G. HATHAWAY, Mus.B. Oxon. 127 Musical Examples. Portrait and Facsimiles. Crown 8vo, cloth, 8s. 6d. net.
MOZART: a Commemorative Address read before the Positivist Society. By V. LUSHINGTON. 8vo, 2s. net.
Mozart and Religion.
MOZART AND THE SONATA FORM: A Companion Book to any Volume of the Sonatas for Piano, including an Analysis of the Form of each Movement, with Notes upon Treatment and Tonality, by J. R. TOBIN, Mus.B. Crown 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
THE SONATA: Its Form and Meaning, as Exemplified in the Piano Sonatas by Mozart. A Descriptive Analysis, with Musical Examples. By F. H. MARKS. Sq. 8vo, well printed on good paper, cloth, 15s. net; paper, 10s. 6d. net; or in two volumes (Nos. 1 to 9 and 10 to 20), paper, each 6s. net.
QUESTIONS ON MOZART'S SONATAS, both Educational and Suggestive. By F. HELENA MARKS. Aid and Companion to the Study of the Author's work, "The Sonata: Its Form and Meaning as Exemplified in the Piano Sonatas by Mozart." For Teachers and Students. 2s. 6d. net.
PURCELL. By WILLIAM H. CUMMINGS, Mus. Doc. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s. net.
RACHMANINOFF. An Exhilarating Biographical Study of this Genius of the Keyboard. By WATSON LYLE. With Critical Survey of his Works as recorded on Gramophone Records, also his Playing of other Composers' Works. Preface by LEFF POUISHNOFF. Two Portraits and List of Works. Crown 8vo, cloth, 15s. net.
FRANZ SCHUBERT, Man and Composer. A Vivid Story of a Charming Personality. By C. WHITAKER-WILSON. With Original Translations into English of eight Well-known Schubert Songs, together with the Music for the Voice. Portraits and Illustrations of Schubert and his Friends. Handsome volume, thick crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 15s. net.
Schubert—the most poetical musician that ever was.—LISZT.
Schubert—the man with the Divine Spark.—BEETHOVEN.
HENRY SMART'S ORGAN COMPOSITIONS ANALYSED. By J. BROADHOUSE. Crown 8vo, cloth, 5s. net.
TEMPLETON AND MALIBRAN. Reminiscences of these Renowned Singers, with Original Letters and Anecdotes. Three Authentic Portraits by MAYALL. 8vo, cloth, 10s. net.
WAGNER'S TEACHINGS BY ANALOGY. His Views on Absolute Music and of the Relations of Articulate and Tonal Speech, with Special Reference to "Opera and Drama." A Series of Papers for the Student. By EDWIN EVANS, Senior, F.R.C.O. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s. net; paper, 3s. 6d. net.
The above forms an introduction to Wagner's Prose Writings.
WAGNER'S "PARSIFAL." And the Bayreuth Fest-Spielhaus. By N. KILBURN. Paper, 1s. net.
WAGNER SKETCHES, 1849. A Historical Retrospect in vindication of Wagner. By WILLIAM ASHTON ELLIS. Cloth, 3s. 6d. net (paper 2s. net).
OPERA AND DRAMA. By RICHARD WAGNER. Translated by EDWIN EVANS, Senior, F.R.C.O. Vol. I: Part I. Opera and the Essence of Music. Part II. The Stage-Play and Dramatical Poetic Art in the Abstract. Vol. II: Part III. Poetry and Music in the Drama of the Future. The Three Parts in 2 vols. Portrait. Crown 8vo, cloth, 30s. net.
The value of the study of Wagner's prose writing as an education to the musical student cannot be over-estimated, and amongst these prose writings "Opera and Drama" may be considered his principal critical and theoretical production. Without a study of its contents no true and lasting understanding of opera can be arrived at.
Wagner writing to his friend Uhlig said:
"Here you have my testament; I may as well die now—anything further that I could do seems to me a useless piece of luxury."
ERNEST NEWMAN in "A Study of Wagner," writes: "Although there appears here and there in his prose-work something of the vast synthetic power of his musical imagination—such a work as 'Opera and Drama,' for instance, finally compelling our admiration for its tenacity of purpose and the breadth of vision that sweeps so far before and after."
WAGNER'S PROSE WORKS. Translated by WM. ASHTON ELLIS. Vol. I, The Art-Work of the Future, etc., 21s. net; Vol. II, Opera and Drama, 25s. net; Vol. III, The Theatre, 21s. net; Vol. IV, Art and Politics, 21s. net; Vol. V., Actors and Singers, out of print; Vol. VI, Religion and Art, out of print; Vol. VII, In Paris and Dresden, 25s. net; Vol. VIII, Posthumous, etc., 25s. net. Complete sets are occasionally available. Apply to the publishers of this list for particulars.
DIARY OF A PILGRIM IN THE NETHERLANDS. The Holy Grail in Bruges and Other Impressions of Travel. Bruges, Courtrai, Tournai, Amsterdam, the Hague, Antwerp. By ROSE KOENIG. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (paper covers, 2s. net).
HOW TO UNDERSTAND WAGNER'S "RING OF THE NIBELUNG." Being the Story and a Descriptive Analysis of the "Rheingold," the "Valkyr," "Siegfried" and the "Dusk of the Gods." With Musical Examples of the Leading Motives of each Drama. By GUSTAVE KOBBE. Together with a Sketch of Wagner's Life. By N. KILBURN, Mus.Bac. Cantab. Seventh Edition, with Additions, a Portrait and Facsimile. Post 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d. net.
"Description and analysis go hand in hand with the narration of the story. Musical examples are given as aids to the identification of the leading motives and an index makes it easy for any reader to turn up any particular motive instantly."—Yorkshire Observer.
MY RECOLLECTIONS OF RICHARD WAGNER. By AUGUST LESIMPLE. Post 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (paper covers, 2s. net).
WAGNER. A Sketch of his Life and Works. By N. KILBURN, Mus.Bac. Cantab. Paper, 1s. net.
ON CONDUCTING. By RICHARD WAGNER. Translated by EDWARD DANNREUTHER. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d. net.
"One of the finest of his minor publications, and to the professional musician, perhaps the most instructive, giving his views as to the true way of rendering classical music, with numerous directions how to do it, and how not to do it, together with many examples in musical type from the instrumental works of Beethoven, Weber, Mozart, etc."—Grove's Dictionary.
WAGNER. "Ring of the Nibelungen." Being the Story concisely told of "Das Rheingold," "Die Walküre," "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung." By N. KILBURN, Mus.Bac. Cantab. Crown 8vo, paper, 2s. net.
THREE IMPRESSIONS OF BAYREUTH. The 1908 and Previous Wagner Festivals. By ROSE KOENIG. With Two Facsimile Programmes. Crown 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d. net (paper, 2s. net).
LIFE OF WEBER. With List of his Compositions. By SIR J. BENEDICT. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s. net.
BERLIOZ AND THE ROMANTIC CENTURY. By J. BARZUN. Two volumes. 18 illustrations. Demy 8vo, cloth, 42s. net.
This monumental work, on which Professor Barzun has been engaged for twenty years, is the first comprehensive book on Berlioz in the English language.