In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats o[...]
A mesmerizing figure in concert, Charles Munch was celebrated for his electrifying public performances. He was a pioneer in many arenas of classical music--establishing Berlioz in the canon, perfecting the orchestral work of Debussy and Ravel, and leading the world to Roussel, Honegger, and Dutilleu[...]
How do you spell Mendelssohn? Where do you place the hyphen in Beethoven if it breaks between two lines? Is it premiere or premiere? The answers and much more can be found in this completely revised and updated resource for authors, students, editors, concert producers - anyone who deals with classi[...]