Preludes And Studies: Musical Themes Of The Day (1891)

By W.J. Henderson

Book Overview

Preludes and Studies: Musical Themes of the Day is a book written by William James Henderson and published in 1891. The book is a collection of essays that explore the musical themes of the time, including the rise of opera and the development of new musical forms. Henderson, who was a prominent music critic and composer, provides insightful commentary on the works of many of the leading composers of the day, including Wagner, Verdi, and Brahms. The book is divided into two parts: Preludes and Studies. The Preludes section consists of short essays on various musical topics, while the Studies section provides more in-depth analysis of specific works. The book is considered an important contribution to the field of music criticism and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166988929
• ISBN13: 9781166988920
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"