The Handbook Of Shakespeare Music: Being An Account Of Three Hundred And Fifty Pieces Of Music (1878)

The Handbook of Shakespeare Music is a comprehensive guide to the musical compositions inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Written by Alfred Thomas Roffe and first published in 1878, the book catalogs over 350 pieces of music that have been composed based on Shakespeare's plays and sonnets. The book is organized into three sections: vocal music, instrumental music, and incidental music. The vocal music section includes songs and arias from operas, cantatas, and other vocal works that have been inspired by Shakespeare's texts. The instrumental music section includes pieces for various instruments, such as piano, violin, and guitar, that have been composed based on themes from Shakespeare's works. The incidental music section includes music that has been composed specifically for productions of Shakespeare's plays, such as overtures and interludes.Each entry in the Handbook includes a brief description of the piece, information about the composer, and the source material from Shakespeare's works that inspired the composition. The book also includes an index of composers and a glossary of musical terms.Overall, The Handbook of Shakespeare Music is a valuable resource for scholars, musicians, and Shakespeare enthusiasts who are interested in the musical adaptations of his works.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.