Modern Music And Musicians (1906)

Modern Music And Musicians is a comprehensive guide to the world of music in the early 20th century. Written by Richard Alexander Streatfeild and originally published in 1906, this book provides a detailed overview of the major musical movements, composers, performers, and instruments of the time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of music. The first section provides an overview of the history of music, tracing its development from ancient times to the present day. The second section focuses on the major musical movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Romanticism, Impressionism, and Modernism.The third section of the book is dedicated to the lives and works of the most important composers of the time, including Beethoven, Wagner, Debussy, and Stravinsky. Each composer is given a detailed biography, along with an analysis of their major works and their impact on the musical world.The fourth section of the book is devoted to performers, including singers, instrumentalists, and conductors. Streatfeild provides profiles of the most famous performers of the time, along with their contributions to the world of music.Finally, the book includes a section on musical instruments, providing a detailed description of the most important instruments of the time, including the piano, violin, and organ.Overall, Modern Music And Musicians is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of music, providing a comprehensive overview of the major musical movements, composers, performers, and instruments of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.