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Title: Musical Studies

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Berlioz, romantic and classic -- Faust in music -- Programme music -- Herbert Spencer and the origin of music -- Maeterlinck and music -- Richard Strauss and the music of the future -- Appendix: Wagner, Berlioz, Liszt, and Mr. Ashton Ellis.

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Summary: "Musical Studies" by Ernest Newman is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of various composers and musical concepts, alongside critical discussions surrounding the music of figures like Hector Berlioz, Richard Strauss, and others within the context of Romanticism. By examining both historical and biographical elements, Newman delves into the evolution of musical ideas and their societal implications, making this collection particularly insightful for readers interested in the intersection of music, history, and culture. The opening of "Musical Studies" sets the tone with a preface explaining the origins of the essays, many of which have been adapted from articles previously published in a range of periodicals. Newman addresses the complexities and controversies surrounding the reception of composers like Berlioz, who incites passionate debate regarding his status within the canon of great musicians. He reflects on Berlioz's unique artistic path, marked by originality and a departure from traditional compositional styles, contextualizing it within the broader Romantic movement. Through this groundwork, Newman invites readers to consider the nuances of musical interpretation and the dynamics between composer and audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newman, Ernest, 1868-1959

EBook No.: 56615

Published: Feb 21, 2018

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883

Subject: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869

Subject: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949

Subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949

Subject: Faust, -approximately 1540

Subject: Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903. Origin and function of music

Subject: Program music

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Musical Studies

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: Berlioz, romantic and classic -- Faust in music -- Programme music -- Herbert Spencer and the origin of music -- Maeterlinck and music -- Richard Strauss and the music of the future -- Appendix: Wagner, Berlioz, Liszt, and Mr. Ashton Ellis.

Credits: Produced by Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Musical Studies" by Ernest Newman is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of various composers and musical concepts, alongside critical discussions surrounding the music of figures like Hector Berlioz, Richard Strauss, and others within the context of Romanticism. By examining both historical and biographical elements, Newman delves into the evolution of musical ideas and their societal implications, making this collection particularly insightful for readers interested in the intersection of music, history, and culture. The opening of "Musical Studies" sets the tone with a preface explaining the origins of the essays, many of which have been adapted from articles previously published in a range of periodicals. Newman addresses the complexities and controversies surrounding the reception of composers like Berlioz, who incites passionate debate regarding his status within the canon of great musicians. He reflects on Berlioz's unique artistic path, marked by originality and a departure from traditional compositional styles, contextualizing it within the broader Romantic movement. Through this groundwork, Newman invites readers to consider the nuances of musical interpretation and the dynamics between composer and audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Newman, Ernest, 1868-1959

EBook No.: 56615

Published: Feb 21, 2018

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883

Subject: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869

Subject: Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949

Subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949

Subject: Faust, -approximately 1540

Subject: Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903. Origin and function of music

Subject: Program music

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.