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Review of Schumann on Music
This book represents a wonderful cross section of Schumann's writings on his philosophy of music and critiques of specif... more info

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Quite informative, but it gets repetitive and there is little analysis of the music
Michael Kurtz wrote his biography of Sofia Gubaidulina in German in 2001, ending with the premiere of the Johannes-Passi... more info

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World of the Trapp Family
This is one book I will keep in my private library. Very good book with all the pictures. My mother has enjoying looking... more info

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Top of the heap
Best translation of this work. Useful explanatory notes and essays. Highest recommendation.... more info

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Highly Recommended
Brendan G. Carroll spent over 25 years working on this definitive biography of the Viennese-American composer (1897-1957... more info

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true to oneself
In one of his last utterances, shortly before his death, Vaughan Williams said: "Modernism and conservatism are irreleva... more info

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The biography as art
This is the best book about music that I have read, and my recent (fourth in 35 years) reading solidified this opinion. ... more info

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SUPERB STUDY, CUT SHORT BY AUTHOR'S DEATH
This book amply shows what a tragedy it was that Deryck Cooke died whilst still at the height of his powers. He was one... more info