Studies in Modern Music, Second Series : Frederick Chopin, Antonin Dvořák, Johannes Brahms

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hadow, W. H. (William Henry), 1859-1937.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Studies in Modern Music, Second Series" by W. H. Hadow is a scholarly examination of influential composers, written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on notable figures in classical music, particularly Frederick Chopin, Antonin Dvořák, and Johannes Brahms, exploring their contributions to musical form, style, and aesthetics. Hadow delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of music appreciation, potentially appealing to readers interested in both classical music and its theoretical foundations. At the start of the book, Hadow introduces concepts related to musical appreciation, emphasizing the importance of understanding both subjective reactions and objective analysis in evaluating music. He argues against the notion that art should be above critical scrutiny, establishing a framework for examining how music evokes emotions and communicates beauty. This opening discourse sets the stage for deeper explorations into the lives and works of the featured composers, illustrating Hadow's intent to connect the intricacies of musical structure with broader artistic principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-05-23