Gustav Kobbé
Gustav Kobbé was an American music critic and author, best known for his guide to the operas, The Complete Opera Book, first published (posthumously) in the United States in 1919 and the United Kingdom in 1922.
How to Appreciate Music
Unlock the secrets of musical masterpieces and discover how to truly listen as you explore the history and beauty of music.
By Gustav Kobbé
The Loves of Great Composers
Discover the secret loves behind the world's greatest music and how those relationships shaped the masterpieces we still enjoy today.
By Gustav Kobbé
The Mentor: The Wife in Art, Vol. 1, Num. 28, Serial No. 28
Discover how love, life, and marriage intertwined to inspire the greatest artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, with their wives often serving as both muses and silent collaborators.
By Gustav Kobbé
The Complete Opera Book The Stories of the Operas, together with 400 of the Leading Airs and Motives in Musical Notation
Explore a rich history of melodies and tragedies, where the symphony of human emotion is as dramatic as the tales they accompany.
By Gustav Kobbé
The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players
Discover how a revolutionary device unlocks musical performance for anyone, regardless of their skill, in this guide to playing the Pianola.
By Gustav Kobbé