Musicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays
Musicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays
Here's a copy of Musicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays by William Foster Apthorp – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 372 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.
What it's about
Musicians and Music‑Lovers, and Other Essays (1894) by William Foster Apthorp is a rich collection of critical writings exploring the relationship between musicians and the audience. Serving both as an introduction and deep dive, it covers topics such as Bach’s legacy, Handel’s scores, Meyerbeer, Offenbach, modern classicists, and reflections on music criticism and science. Apthorp argues that amateurs often respond emotionally to surface effects, like "quality of sound," while trained musicians appreciate underlying structure, thematic development, and the art form itself . These thoughtful, articulate essays blend technical insight with cultural perspective, making the work valuable for both scholars and enthusiasts.
Book details
- Author: William Foster Apthorp
- Format: Paperback & Hardcover
- Pages: 372
- Publisher: Gyan Books
- Published: 1901
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Musicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays is written by William Foster Apthorp.
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