Music
Explore a vast collection of music literature, offering insights into various musical genres, histories, and composers. Discover works that highlight classical symphonies, operas, and influential music movements. Whether you're a student, musician, or a curious reader, these texts provide a rich background and understanding of music's timeless nature. Enjoy easy access to these resources and deepen your appreciation of the art.
Woman's Work in Music
Explore how women defied limitations and left their mark on the musical world throughout history.
By Arthur Elson
The technic of the baton : $b a handbook for students of conducting
Discover the secrets to mastering the baton and learn how to guide musicians to create beautiful music through precise movements and gestures.
By Albert Stoessel
Advice to Singers
Unlock your vocal potential through expert guidance, healthy habits, and a deep understanding of the art and science of singing.
By Frederick James Crowest
My Life — Volume 1
From a difficult childhood marked by loss and academic struggles, a young artist's passion for music blossoms, foreshadowing a remarkable destiny.
By Richard Wagner
Beethoven
Discover how one man's deafness and personal tragedies fueled his genius, creating symphonies that would uplift the spirits of the world.
By Romain Rolland
The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1
Discover how the hidden love lives of famous musicians shaped their timeless compositions and legacies.
By Rupert Hughes
Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde": An Essay on the Wagnerian Drama
Discover how a groundbreaking composer sought to revolutionize dramatic art and evoke profound emotions through his unique blend of music and theater.
By George Ainslie Hight
Life of Beethoven Including his correspondence with his friends, numerous characteristic traits, and remarks on his musical works
Explore the dramatic life of a musical genius as he grapples with personal demons and changes the course of music history.
By Anton Schindler
Libretto: La Bohème
** In 19th-century Paris, impoverished artists discover the exquisite beauty and heartbreaking fragility of love and life itself.
By Giuseppe Giacosa
History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time With Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe
Uncover the vibrant past of a celebrated art as it blossoms across Europe, carried by the voices of legendary artists and the pulse of changing times.
By H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland) Edwards
The Standard Operas: Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers (12th edition)
Step into a world of drama and song as this historical handbook unveils the captivating stories, enchanting music, and legendary figures behind the world's most celebrated operas.
By George P. (George Putnam) Upton
Old Ballads
Experience a symphony of lost loves, treasured friendships, and everyday moments through the voices of poets echoing from a bygone era.
By Various
What Every Singer Should Know
Unlock your vocal potential with wisdom from a bygone era, revealing the secrets to mastering breath, conquering stage fright, and choosing the right path to becoming a proficient singer.
By Millie Ryan
How to Sing
Unlock your vocal potential with expert guidance on training, technique, and the secrets to mastering the art of song.
By Luisa Tetrazzini
Ole Bull: A Memoir
From his humble beginnings in Norway to international stardom, discover how one man's passion for music and Norwegian traditions led him to become one of the most celebrated violinists of his time.
By Sara Chapman Thorp Bull
Handel
Witness the ascent of a musical genius who defied his father's legal aspirations.
By Romain Rolland
Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works
A composer shares his knowledge of orchestral music, showing readers how to bring their musical ideas to life with different instruments and techniques.
By Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Volume 1
Discover the makings of a musical genius whose Polish roots and family shaped his life and extraordinary compositions.
By Frederick Niecks
Franz Liszt
A prodigious musician's journey intertwines fame, controversy, and solitude as he reshapes the landscape of Romantic music.
By James Huneker
Christian Hymns of the First Three Centuries
Explore the origins of early religious songs and how they echoed the faith, culture, and historical forces of the Church's formative years.
By Ruth Ellis Messenger