Musical Studies
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Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- General readers with a basic interest in Western classical music who want to read critical essays
- Students and writers learning music criticism who need sample texts for reference
- Researchers interested in the history of English-language music criticism in the first half of the twentieth century
- Readers who like to read on electronic devices, pausing and excerpting ideas as they go
Not a good fit for
- Beginning readers seeking a systematic textbook on music theory or music history
- Fans looking for comparisons of contemporary performance editions and the latest recording information
- Readers impatient with the English essay style and critical exposition
Reading tips
- Start with the table of contents and pick chapters on composers or works that interest you; there is no need to read straight through.
- As you read each essay, note the grounds for the author's judgments and distinguish factual description from personal evaluation.
- Read in conjunction with actual listening to the works discussed, to sense the difference between criticism and aural experience.
- If using it as a writing reference, excerpt its paragraph structures and phrasing and imitate them in short review exercises.
About the publisher
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About the author
Ernest Newman (1868–1959) was a British music critic and writer known for his extensive, carefully researched, and clearly written works. Two of his books are held in this collection, including Musical Studies and Wagner as Man & Artist. These works show that his writing centered on the analysis of musical works and composers, with particular attention to Wagner's life and art. His criticism values historical sources and textual detail while remaining readable, turning specialist analysis into prose accessible to general readers. Public information is limited, and his biography, education, and professional appointments are not recorded here, so they cannot be described in detail; on the strength of the works available, however, Newman's writings are still regarded as important references for the study of Wagner and nineteenth-century music, and they have had a lasting influence on music criticism in the English-speaking world.
