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How to Appreciate Music
by Gustav Kobbé (1857-1918)
Originally published in 1906, this book is essentially a how to guide on music appreciation. Includes sections on the pianoforte, orchestral, and vocal music. Good for anyone who wishes for a greater appreciation of the wonders of music. (Summary by prwells32)
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Total running time: 7:19:53
In addition to the readers, this audio book was produced by:
Book Coordinator: Patrick Wells
Dedicated Proof-Listener: Sarah Jennings
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Availle
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- 00 - Introduction – 00:05:07
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Read by Patrick Wells - 01 - The Pianoforte – 00:43:21
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Read by Martin Geeson - 02 - Bach's Service to Music – 00:53:19
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Read by Kara Shallenberg - 03 - From Fugue to Sonata – 00:39:10
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Read by John Kooz - 04 - Dawn of the Romantic Period – 00:35:17
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Read by Martin Geeson - 05 - Chopin, the Poet of the Pianoforte – 00:29:32
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Read by debolee - 06 - Schumann, the "Intimate" – 00:12:17
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Read by Anne Cheng - 07 - Liszt, the Giant among Virtuosos – 00:30:12
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Read by Martin Geeson - 08 - With Paderewski - A Modern Pianist on Tour – 00:17:39
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Read by Dick Summerfield - 09 - Development of the Orchestra – 00:22:15
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Read by Availle - 10 - Instruments of the Orchestra – 00:24:49
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Read by Matthew Reece - 11 - Concerning Symphonies – 00:17:24
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Read by Nadine Eckert-Boulet - 12 - Richard Strauss and His Music – 00:30:16
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Read by John Kooz - 13 - A Note on Chamber Music – 00:06:56
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Read by Dick Summerfield - 14 - Songs and Song Composers – 00:27:42
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Read by Matthew Reece - 15 - Oratorio – 00:17:07
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Read by A. J. Carroll - 16 - Opera and Music-Drama – 00:27:30
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Read by Availle
Cataloged on May 14, 2011
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