Mendelssohn and the Organ

Mendelssohn and the Organ
Author: Wm. A. Little
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2010-06-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0199741832

Mendelssohn and the Organ is the first comprehensive historical-critical study in any language to examine the role of the organ in Mendelssohn's personal and professional career. It examines his entire oeuvre for the instrument, including the Berlin-Krakow manuscripts, and presents for the first time Mendelssohn's complete correspondence with his English publisher, Charles Coventry.

The Reception of Bach's Organ Works from Mendelssohn to Brahms

The Reception of Bach's Organ Works from Mendelssohn to Brahms
Author: Russell Stinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2010
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0199747032

In this penetrating study, Russell Stinson considers how four of the greatest composers of the nineteenth century-Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, and Johannes Brahms-responded to the model of Bach's organ music. His book represents a major step forward in the literature on the so-called Bach revival.

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Author: John Michael Cooper
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2001
Genre:
ISBN: 9780815315131

This book offers an annotated reference guide to the life and works of this important German composer. It opens with a historical overview of Mendelssohn's reception by contemporary and posthumous audiences and scholars, tracing the interactions between his reception and political and cultural events. It contains a complete annotated bibliography of the literature about Mendelssohn, including biographies, reviews, scholarly articles and interpretations, and reference material. It also offers important information on the Mendelssohn family, including Fanny Hensel, Felix's sister who was also a composer and musician. Cooper's work is the most up-to-date and thorough resource for students of Mendelssohn and his times.

Mendelssohn, the Organ, and the Music of the Past

Mendelssohn, the Organ, and the Music of the Past
Author: Jürgen Thym
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2014
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1580464742

Examines Mendelssohn's relationship to the past, shedding light on the construction of historical legacies that, in some cases, served to assert German cultural supremacy only two decades after the composer's death.

Organ Literature

Organ Literature
Author: Corliss Richard Arnold
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2003-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0810846977

Now in paperback! Cloth edition 0-8108-2964-9 originally published in 1995.

An Analysis of Mendelssohn's Organ Works; a Study of Their Structural Features. For the Use of Students

An Analysis of Mendelssohn's Organ Works; a Study of Their Structural Features. For the Use of Students
Author: Joseph W G Hathaway
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781019419885

Felix Mendelssohn was one of the great composers of the Romantic era, and his organ works are among his most beloved compositions. In this book, Joseph Hathaway offers a detailed analysis of Mendelssohn's organ pieces, providing valuable insights for students and scholars alike. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious listener, this book is an essential guide to the music of one of the greatest composers of the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Influence of the Organ in History

The Influence of the Organ in History
Author: Dudley Buck
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2022-09-16
Genre: History
ISBN:

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Influence of the Organ in History" (Inaugural Lecture of the Department of the Organ in the College of Music of Boston University) by Dudley Buck. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.