20240920 New Books At A Glance
1. A Collection of Excellent Chinese Symphonic Works
Author: Gengchen Fu, Mingxin Du, Juncheng Zhong, Xiaogang Ye, Yuan lv, Xilin Wang, Yang Zheng, Zurong Guo, Xiang Jin, Yongyan Hu, Yang Yu, Li liu
Publisher: China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9787519044251
Call Number: M1001.W46 G86 2020
Introduction: The Music Branch of China Federation of Literary and Art Publishing House Co., Ltd. is a compilation of symphonic works by famous contemporary Chinese composers, including excellent symphonic works that have been popular over the past century. It comprehensively reviews and displays the development achievements of Chinese symphonic works. The compilation is composed of representative works by 10 composers, who are leading contemporary Chinese composers.
2. The Complete Works by MA Sicong
Author: Editorial Board of the Complete Works by MA Sicong
Publisher: Central Conservatory of Music Press
ISBN: 9787810962391
Call Number: M3. M37 M37 2007
Introduction: MA Sicong's life is remarkable for the development of Chinese music. His artistic practice was inseparable from the construction and development of China's modern and contemporary music culture. The compilation is composed of seven volumes and nine books, including symphonic works, operas, ballets, choral works, solo works for violin, works for ensemble, etc.
3. An Introduction to Bach Studies
Author: Daniel R. Melamed/Michael Marissen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195122312
Call Number: ML134.B1 M45 1998
This volume is a guide to the resources and materials of Bach scholarship, both for the non specialist wondering where to begin in the enormous literature on J. S. Bach, and for the Bach specialist looking for a convenient and up to date survey of the field. It describes the tools of Bach research and how to use them, and suggests how to get started in Bach research by describing the principal areas of research and citing the essential literature on each piece and topic.
4. Beethoven
Author: Barry Cooper
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195313314
Call Number: ML410.B4 C66 2008
Introduction: Originally published as the centenary celebration volume in the Master Musicians series, Barry Cooper's Beethoven incorporates international research on many aspects of the composer's life and work and presents these in a truly integrated narrative. His chronological approach enables each work to be seen against the musical and biographical background from which it emerged. The resulting highly readable confluence of life and work is made possible - and indeed required - by the fact that composition was Beethoven's central preoccupation for most of his life, and Cooper presents a clear picture of his day-to-day compositional activity. This volume concentrates on Beethoven's artistic achievements both by examining the origins of his works and by expert commentary on some of their most striking and original features. It also reexamines virtually all the evidence - from fictitious anecdotes right down to the translations of individual German words - to avoid recycling old errors. Cooper makes impressive use of Beethoven's sketch books and conversation books in a well-formulated effort to settle controversial matters - particularly those surrounding Anton Schindler, close associate of the composer during the 1820s and infamous subject of current discussion in Beethoven studies. A unique edition of Beethoven's correspondence rounds out this presentation of one of history's greatest composers. Offering a wealth of fresh conclusions and intertwining life and work in illuminating ways, Beethoven is an essential reference for students, scholars, and everyone interested in classical music.
