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"Johannes Brahms has often been regarded as a conservative composer, his music dismissed as old-fashioned compared with the work of such contemporaries as Liszt and Wagner. In a major reevaluation of his life and artistry, Malcolm MacDonald incorporates twenty-five years of new research to demonstrate convincingly that Brahms combined his understanding of Classical principles with a profound appreciation of Romantic emotions and ideals. Through his study of early music and folk song, Brahms forged links with his predecessors while applying their craft in the service of a new expressiveness. Book jacket."--Jacket

Federico Maria Sardelli, ein professioneller Barockflötist und Blockflötenspieler, bietet Einblicke in die verschiedenen Größen und Stimmungen der Blockflöten- und Querflötenfamilien im Zusammenhang mit Antonio Vivaldis Kompositionen. Er analysiert die überraschend progressiven Instrumentaltechniken in Vivaldis Musik und stützt sich dabei auf umfangreiche Primärdokumente. Der Text behandelt die umstrittene Chronologie von Vivaldis Werken und nutzt sowohl interne als auch externe Beweise. Jedes Stück mit Flöte oder Blockflöte wird aus historischen, biografischen, technischen und ästhetischen Perspektiven gründlich bewertet. Dieses Werk spricht nicht nur Vivaldi-Forscher und -Enthusiasten an, sondern auch Spieler dieser Instrumente, Studierende der Organologie und Interessierte an der späten Barockmusik. Vivaldis Œuvre offenbart weiterhin Überraschungen, mit neuen Entdeckungen und Neuinterpretationen alter Werke. Leser erhalten wertvolle Einblicke durch die detaillierte Untersuchung seiner Musik für diese Blasinstrumente, die auch für sein Gesamtwerk von breiterer Relevanz sind. Umfangreiche Musikbeispiele und Illustrationen bereichern die Argumentation des Buches und erwecken Sardellis Analyse zum Leben.

Synthesizes existing research into a chronologically based narrative. This volume on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) takes the work and the life in parallel; for the vents of Mozart's life cannot be separated from his existence as a musical creator and performer.

Celebrating its 100th anniversary, this extraordinary series continues to captivate readers with detailed insights into the lives and work of music's geniuses. Unlike typical composer biographies that focus solely on music, this series delves into the personal histories of each composer and the social contexts of their creations. Each volume, approximately 300 pages long, provides a vivid portrait of the musicians' inspirations, influences, life experiences, and even their weaknesses, alongside accessible discussions of their works. Additionally, each volume includes valuable reference materials such as a detailed chronology, a complete list of works, a glossary of significant individuals in the composer's life, and a select bibliography. Under the guidance of series general editor Stanley Sadie, this collection continues to delight music scholars, serious musicians, and music lovers alike. In this volume, Donald Burrows examines Handel's life and music, focusing on two pivotal moments: his evolution from a church-trained musician in Germany to a successful opera composer in London, and the shift in his theater career from opera to oratorio. Burrows illustrates how Handel skillfully combined large-scale construction techniques and aria writing with his early choral music experience, resulting in timeless works that continue to captivate audiences today.

Franz Liszt lived as he composed -- on the grand scale -- the quintessential, flamboyant romantic. Born in Hungary in 1811 to poor farm parents, he received his onyl education from his father who was a well-known amateur musician. Although a virtuous at age 13, he was tormented by his lack of formal education. Denied entrance to the Paris Conservatory because of his young age, he surrounded himself with the most celebrated men of letters and music of his time. This impressive volume encompasses Franz Liszt's entire legendary career -- the virtuous tours, the composition of piano works and transcriptions which revolutionized the instrument, the period as conductor at Weimar, and the creation of brilliant new forms of orchestral and choral music. -- From publisher's description

Der britische Bach-Forscher Boyd zeichnet in seiner hoch gelobten Biographie ein neues Bild vom Leben, von den Werken und Wirkungen des großen Komponisten