Musical Scores, Lyrics & Libretti

The acclaimed company behind the Olivier Award nominated (‘Best New Opera, 2018’) production of La bohème present a radical reimagining of Verdi’s ...

A detailed inventory of polyphonic songs from 1415-1480 in any European language, with language subdivisions: English, French, German (including Fl...

It might be thought presumptuous to detail every thought, beat, and gesture in conducting the standard repertoire, for the art of interpretation mu...

This book (published in German by Bärenreiter in 1988 and now available in English translation for the first time) is a comprehensive guide to the ...

Mendelssohn's posthumously published Symphony in A Major has become one of the staples of the nineteenth-century symphonic canon, and is often cons...

Following on from his reflections on conducting the nine Beethoven symphonies, Del Mar now gives his views on the remainder of Beethoven's orchestr...

Focusing on the music of the great song composers--Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Wolf, and Strauss--Poetry Into Song offers a systematic introduction...

This is a new edition, in paperback, of Ken Pohlmann's classic survey of the compact disc world, The Compact Disc: A Handbook of Theory and Use, an...

This is the only English translation of this important book by the world's most distinguished Bach scholar. This work is widely regarded as the mos...

One of the most beloved film musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz represents an enduring family favorite and cultural classic. Yet there is much ...

The ultimate collection of early American choral music, including folk hymns from the 19th century.A two volume work in a sturdy slipcase, American...

This book gives an account of the individual works of one of the greatest composers. The first volume of a two-volume study of the music of J. S. B...

Truly powerful vocal performance in musical theater is more than just the sum of good vocal tone and correct notes. As experienced teacher, directo...

Truly powerful vocal performance in musical theater is more than just the sum of good vocal tone and correct notes. As experienced teacher, directo...

The most familiar entertainment icons and storylines from the 1950s and 60s remain potent signs that continue to resonate within contemporary Ameri...

Until recently, most scholars neglected the power of hearing cinema as well as seeing it. Understanding Sound Tracks Through Film Theory breaks new...

Until recently, most scholars neglected the power of hearing cinema as well as seeing it. Understanding Sound Tracks Through Film Theory breaks new...

Choral Scores is an anthology of music exemplifying distinctive choral repertoire by the most noteworthy composers throughout the history of Wester...

American director Robert Altman (1925-2006) first came to national attention with the surprise blockbuster M*A*S*H (1970), and he directed more tha...

Timothy Dudley-Smith is one of the foremost hymn-writers of the Anglican Church, with work represented in over 250 hymnals throughout the English-s...

This book presents a varied and nuanced analysis of the dynamics of the printing, publication, and trade of music in the sixteenth and early sevent...

(The Little Black Songbook). 80 of his biggest hits in one small package, including: America * 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover * Kodachrome * Me & ...

Sparks--the long-running duo of Ron and Russell Mael--are among the most respected songwriters of their generation, their songs ranking alongside t...