Monografien

Fra 1880’erne frem til 1934 var H.C. Kapel Slagelses uofficielle Stadskomponist. Han nåede at komponere minimum 99 værker i denne periode. Læs om hans opvækst, uddannelse og livet som komponist i Sla …

Many consider libraries to be immutable institutions, deeply entrenched in the past, full of dusty tomes and musty staff. In truth, libraries are and historically have been sites of innovation and di …

In ‚Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles, ‚ the eminent composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy offers a richly textured glimpse into his creative mind and personal life through …

In ‚Music and Some Highly Musical People, ‚ James M. Trotter presents an insightful exploration of the intricate relationship between music and identity, interweaving biographical sketches of notable …

In ‚The Great Musicians: Purcell, ‚ William Hayman Cummings offers an insightful exploration of one of England’s most revered composers, Henry Purcell. Cummings employs a biographical narrative inter …

In ‚Verdi: Man and Musician, ‚ Frederick James Crowest delves into the intricate life and robust musical career of Giuseppe Verdi, one of opera’s most celebrated composers. This detailed biography no …

In ‚Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from ‚Rienzi‘ to ‚Parsifal, “ Judith Gautier offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between Wagner’s operatic compositions and his poe …

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy’s ‚Letters from Italy and Switzerland‘ offers an intimate glimpse into the life and mind of one of the 19th century’s most beloved composers. Written during his travels in …

In ‚Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from ‚Rienzi‘ to ‚Parsifal‘, ‚ Judith Gautier offers a comprehensive exploration of Wagner’s evolution as a composer and his intricate relationship with poet …

In ‚Chopin: The Man and His Music, ‚ James Huneker intricately explores the life and artistry of Fr√©d√©ric Chopin, weaving a rich tapestry of biographical insights and musical analysis. Huneker’s pr …