Books in the Routledge Music Bibliographies series

An annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary and secondary sources related to Giochino Rossini.

This work is part of a series which presents information of composers. Each volume offers annotated lists of all writings in major languages plus lists of works by the composers, biographical sketches and guides to library resources, organizations and specialists.

This work is part of a series which presents information of composers. Each volume offers annotated lists of all writings in major languages plus lists of works by the composers, biographical sketches and guides to library resources, organizations and specialists.

A comprehensive source of information on Jean Sibelius in the COMPOSER RESOURCE MANUALS series. Works by the composer are noted, as are annotated lists of their writings in all the major languages, biographical details, guides to library resources, organizations, and specialists. Maps, photographs and drawings are also included in the text.

Providing access to virtually any subject related to music and musicians in Canada, more than 900 annotated entries are organized under 13 topics, and indexed by author, subject, and title. Background and supplementary information and suggestions for research are presented in introductory essays. The material covered reflects the broad spectrum of music in Canadian society including historical, analytical, and biographical studies of music derived from the European tradition, First Nations and Inuit music, jazz and popular works, folk and ethnic music, education, research and bibliographical materials. The reader is also directed to some important on-line resources.Musical activity in Canada has developed remarkably in the past 50 years, with a parallel growth of musical scholarship examining historical, social, and ethnological aspects of Canadian musical life. This Guide is the first to draw comprehensively on the wealth of studies now available, which are often dispersed and not easily located. Consequently, this information is invaluable to students and researchers interested in Canadian music, the music of North America, and Canadian studies. Index.

A comprehensive source of information on Benjamin Britten in the COMPOSER RESOURCE MANUALS series. Works by the composer are noted, as are annotated lists of their writings in all the major languages, biographical details, guides to library resources, organizations, and specialists. Maps, photographs and drawings are also included in the text.

Presents helpful resources on Olivier Messiaen, one of the twentieth century's greatest composers. This book offers a biography of Messiaen, a consideration of his musical style and works, and a discussion of Messiaen studies. It concentrates on the primary literature, organized around manuscript collections, articles and reviews.

Giochino Rossini: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary ands secondary sources related to this composer.

Isaac Alb├⌐niz is one of the most important figures in the history of Spanish music. A legendary child prodigy, he went on to become one of the leading concert pianists of his generation in Europe. However, he aspired to compose music rooted in the folklore of his native Spain, contributing seminal masterpieces that defined the sound of Spanish art music in the 20th century and served as an inspiration to his most eminent successors. This annotated bibliography and research guide provides an up-to-date and thorough presentation of all the sources any aficionado, performer, or scholar would need to deepen his or her understanding of this fascinating pianist and composer.

Ethnomusicology: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography to books, recordings, videos, and websites in the field of ethnomusicology. The book is divided into two parts. Part One is organized by resource type in categories of greatest concern to students and scholars. It includes handbooks and guides; encyclopedias and dictionaries; indexes and bibliographies; journals; media sources; and archives. It also offers annotated entries on the basic literature of ethnomusicological history and research. Part Two provides a list of current publications in the field that are widely used by ethnomusicologists. Multiply indexed, this book serves as an excellent tool for librarians, researchers, and scholars in sorting through the massive amount of new material that has appeared in the field over the last decades.

This research guide is an annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources and catalogue of Bart k 's compositions. Since the publication of the second edition, a wealth of information has been proliferating in the field of Bart k research. The third edition of this research guide provides an update in this field and represents the multidisciplinary research areas in the growing Bart k literature.

An annotated bibliography of sources dealing with the string quartet. It includes chapters for general references, histories, individual composers, aspects of performance, facsimiles and critical editions, and miscellaneous topics. It also offers commentary on online links, databases, and references.

An annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary sources related to Paul Hindemith and the scope and significance of the secondary sources which deal with the composer, his compositions, and his influence as a musician and teacher. It also provides electronic resources.

2001, the bicentennial anniversary of Vincenzo Bellini's death, saw several concerts and recordings of his work, raising his academic profile. This bibliography details the works available on Vincenzo Bellini, the Italian opera composer best known for his work "Norma". It intends to meet the research needs of all students of Bellini in particular.

Aaron Copland (1900-1990) is generally considered the most popular and well-known composer of American art music, and yet little scholarly attention has been paid to Copland since the 1950s. This volume begins with a portrait of the composer and an evaluation of significant research trends which is intended to fill a void and to suggest directions for further research. The guide also provides a section discussing Copland''s interdisciplinary interests, such as ballet and film work, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of writings about Copland and his music.

First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Fr├⌐d├⌐ric Chopin: A Research and Information Guide is an annotated bibliography concerning both the nature of primary sources related to the composer and the scope and significance of the secondary sources which deal with him, his compositions, and his influence as a composer. The second edition includes research published since the publication of the first edition and provides electronic resources.

This updated second edition is an in-depth exploration of Elgar's compositions and of writings by and about the composer and his music. The past 16 years have seen a steady increase in scholarly publications and the emergence of The Elgar Society Journal, as well as further discoveries of the composer's MSS and letters, and the new edition incorporates this latest research. The compositions are examined in a work-by-work catalog, in chronological order, in which each entry gives a complete census and collation of manuscript, proof, text, biographical, printed edition and bibliographical sources for each item. The listing also includes unfinished sketches and details of much unpublished material. The bibliography section covers selected established literature as well as details of reviews and articles contained in the European periodicals at the climax of Elgar's career.

A bibliography of important composer of Romantic instrumental works.