Lionel Pike Bücher

Exploring the intricacies of RVW's compositions, this book delves into the multifaceted aspects of his musical work. It uncovers the subtle nuances and rich textures that define his style, offering insights into his creative process and influences. Through detailed analysis, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind RVW's music, highlighting both the challenges and triumphs in his compositions. This examination invites musicians and enthusiasts alike to engage with the layers of meaning within his oeuvre.

This is the first published study of the church music of Peter Philips, who in his day was regarded as one of the greatest masters of music in Europe. Philips wrote against a background of the strife between Catholics and Protestants, and - being of the Roman persuasion - he chose to leave his native England and eventually settled at the court of the Archdukes Albert and Isabella in Brussels, where he acted as organist. This study explores the manner in which music changed from Renaissance style to that of the early Baroque.

This is the first full-length study of the symphonies of Robert Simpson to be offered to the general public. Simpson is perhaps best known for his BBC work, including the Promenade Concerts and such innovatory radio programmes as The Innocent Ear; but critics have hailed him as one of the finest writers of symphonies of the twentieth century-one who additionally spent a lifetime examining and talking about works of this kind, being particularly interested in the oeuvres of Bruckner, Nielsen and Sibelius. As a result, his compositions provide invaluable case studies for the understanding of this most demanding of compositional forms, as well as being a string of eleven masterpieces spanning the last half of the twentieth century.