This is a concise history from Gluck to Beethoven containing 50 illustrations.

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is acknowledged as one of the supreme masterpieces of the Western trad...

This book contains an examination of Elgar's most famous work, the 'Enigma' Variations.

Sibelius's Fifth is one of the great late-Romantic symphonies. In this searching account, based o...

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is of supreme importance as his last instrumental work. Yet there is a...

This book examines Liszt's B minor Sonata - regarded as a pinnacle of Romantic piano music.

Liszt's B minor Sonata is now regarded as his finest work for piano, and one of the pinnacles of ...

A comprehensive introduction to Beethoven's most popular piano sonata, and Opp. 27 and 31.

A guide to Mozart's most famous string quartets, dedicated to his friend, Joseph Haydn.

Explores this many-faceted work from several angles, offering an accessible guide to its musical ...

This book discusses the conception, genesis, reception, and structure of Tchaikovsky's final symp...

This detailed guide provides an ideal introduction to The Four Seasons and to Vivaldi's music in ...