Symphonies and Other Orchestral Works: Essays in Musical Analysis

by Donald Francis Tovey and Sir Tovey, Donald Francis

Book Overview

This is a collection of 115 critical essays based upon the author's programme notes for concerts with the Reid Orchestra in Edinburgh. They include all of Brahms' overtures and symphonies, 11... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0193151472
• ISBN13: 9780193151475
• Release Date: May 1989
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Masterly reviews of great pieces from a loving listener

Written on the road by Tovey while performing with his orchestra, these essays are wonderfully unassuming and approachable. Tovey combines his knowledge with a unique feel to produce definitive articles that are a great guide to enjoying masterpieces of Western Classical Music.