Monographies

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 …

A personal selection of the 100 greatest songs of all time. Some should be well known, some are lesser know, some hardly, except maybe by die-hard music lovers. A treasure chest to delve into and dis …

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 ‘Chopin: The Man and His Music, ‘ James Huneker delves deeply into the artistry and enigmatic personality of Frédéric Chopin, the renowned Romantic composer. Through a blend of biographical narrat …

In ‘Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles, ‘ the esteemed composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy presents a fascinating collection of personal correspondences that illuminate hi …

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 ‘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 ‘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 ‘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 …