How to Appreciate Music

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)

Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Crafts & Hobbies, Music

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Introduction Patrick Wells
00:05:07
Play 01 The Pianoforte Martin Geeson
00:43:21
Play 02 Bach's Service to Music Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
00:53:19
Play 03 From Fugue to Sonata John Kooz
00:39:10
Play 04 Dawn of the Romantic Period Martin Geeson
00:35:17
Play 05 Chopin, the Poet of the Pianoforte debolee
00:29:32
Play 06 Schumann, the “Intimate” Anne Cheng
00:12:17
Play 07 Liszt, the Giant among Virtuosos Martin Geeson
00:30:12
Play 08 With Paderewski—A Modern Pianist on Tour Dick Summerfield
00:17:39
Play 09 Development of the Orchestra Availle
00:22:15
Play 10 Instruments of the Orchestra Matthew Reece
00:24:49
Play 11 Concerning Symphonies Nadine Eckert-Boulet
00:17:24
Play 12 Richard Strauss and His Music John Kooz
00:30:16
Play 13 A Note on Chamber Music Dick Summerfield
00:06:56
Play 14 Songs and Song Composers Matthew Reece
00:27:42
Play 15 Oratorio A. J. Carroll
00:17:07
Play 16 Opera and Music-Drama Availle
00:27:30