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Berlioz's 'dramatic symphony' Roméo et Juliette is regarded by many as his finest work; it is certainly among the most original. It is played less often than his earlier ...

This book is an analytical and critical study of Berlioz's unique musical style. It does not undertake to analyse all his works, but rather to separate characteristic elements ...

This book explores Bruckner's Eighth Symphony (1890) from several angles, offering an accessible guide to its musical design.

La mer stands at the centre of Debussy's achievement: described by the composer as 'a seascape without figures', it is arguably the greatest and most original French symphony ...

A study of Mozart's Don Giovanni, one of the best known and most often performed opears of the last 200 years.

This comprehensive guide charts the genesis of Idomeneo, based on the composer's own accounts in his letters home.

Ths text ffers an overall assessment of Berlioz's musical achievement as we approach the bicentary of his birth in 2003. This is a full-length musical study of the composer ...

This volume illuminates musical connections between Britain and the continent of Europe, and Britain and its Empire. The seldom-recognized vitality of musical theatre and other ...