Monographies

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 …

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 ‘Sketch of Handel and Beethoven, ‘ Thomas Hanly Ball offers a compelling exploration of the lives and musical contributions of two titans of classical music. The book presents a dual narrative, in …

In ‘Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas, ‘ John F. Runciman presents an intricate examination of the life and works of one of opera’s most transformative figures. Runciman’s prose deftly intertwines b …

In ‘Purcell, ‘ John F. Runciman crafts a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of the eminent composer Henry Purcell. This scholarly work delves into the intricate tapestry of 17th-century En …

In ‘The Wagner Story Book, ‘ William Henry Frost artfully adapts key narratives from Richard Wagner’s legendary operas into a format accessible to both children and adults. Written in a lyrical prose …

In ‘Letters of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy from 1833 to 1847, ‘ readers are invited into the intimate world of one of the 19th century’s most revered composers. This collection reveals Mendelssohn’s …

‘Famous Composers and Their Works (Vol. 1&2)’ is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the lives and legacies of some of history’s most celebrated composers, intertwining biographical narrative …

This biography of Ludwig van Beethoven is the first scholarly biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, covering Beethoven’s life to 1816. Thayer became aware of many discrepancies in the already existing b …