Miscellaneous

In ‘A Book of Operas: Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music’ by Henry Edward Krehbiel, readers are treated to a comprehensive guide to the world of opera. Krehbiel meticulously dissects the …

Songs of the West is a collection of traditional folk songs originating from the Devon and Cornwall areas in England. Most of them have been collected by word of mouth from regular people who were …

Within the pages of ‘Songs of the West’, readers are invited into a rich tapestry of narrative and musical heritage, exploring the depth and breadth of western English folklore through its ballads …

Lawrence Gilman’s book ‘Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande’ delves deep into the analysis of one of the most celebrated operas of the 20th century. Gilman explores the intricate relationship between the …

In George Dubourg’s ‘The Violin’, readers are taken on a lyrical journey through the world of music, specifically focusing on the intricate craftsmanship and history of the violin. Dubourg’s prose is …

In ‘Songs of a Savoyard’ by W. S. Gilbert, readers are treated to a collection of witty and satirical songs from the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. Gilbert’s clever lyrics and humorous themes are …

Richard Wagner’s ‘The Ring of the Nibelung (Illustrated Edition)’ is a monumental opera consisting of four interconnected dramas. Wagner’s literary style in the book blends mythological themes from …

Richard Wagner’s magnum opus, ‘The Ring of the Nibelung (Illustrated Edition)’, is a monumental four-part opera that weaves together Norse mythology and Germanic folklore in a tale of power, love, …

Robert Bridges’ ‘Purcell Ode, and Other Poems’ is a collection of verse that embodies the essence of Victorian poetry. Bridges, often overshadowed by his contemporary, Gerard Manley Hopkins, …

In John Philip Sousa’s novel, ‘The Fifth String, ‘ readers are taken on a captivating journey through the world of music and its impact on individuals and society. Through rich descriptions and …