{"product_id":"musicians-and-music-lovers-and-other-essays-gyan-books","title":"Musicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a copy of \u003cem\u003eMusicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusicians 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Foster Apthorp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 372\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Musicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eMusicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Musicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusicians and Music-lovers and Other Essays is written by William Foster Apthorp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964865183855,"sku":"9789372258219","price":23.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964865216623,"sku":"9789372255836","price":40.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789372258219.jpg?v=1792641049","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/musicians-and-music-lovers-and-other-essays-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}