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.
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
Woman's Work in Music
Explore how women defied limitations and left their mark on the musical world throughout history.
By Arthur Elson
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
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
Libretto: La Bohème
** In 19th-century Paris, impoverished artists discover the exquisite beauty and heartbreaking fragility of love and life itself.
By Giuseppe Giacosa
Early German music in Philadelphia
Discover how German immigrants filled early Philadelphia with hymns and melodies, setting the stage for a vibrant music scene.
By Robert Rutherford Drummond
Mozart
Witness the extraordinary life of a musical prodigy as the narrative shares his journey from a young spectacle to an acclaimed composer, capturing the struggles and triumphs that defined his unparalleled legacy in the world of music.
By Ebenezer Prout
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
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
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
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
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
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
Musical Studies
Discover the exciting yet complex debates defining music's most influential composers and their impact during the heart of the Romantic era.
By Ernest Newman
Great Violinists and Pianists
Discover the extraordinary lives and lasting musical impact of legendary violinists and pianists from a bygone era.
By George T. (George Titus) Ferris
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
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
My Life — Volume 2
Amidst personal battles and family challenges, a brilliant composer seeks artistic fulfillment while mentoring a young musician.
By Richard Wagner