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 ‘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 ‘Sebastian Bach, ‘ Reginald Lane Poole presents a meticulously researched exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Poole’s literary style is charact …

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 ‘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 …

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 …