The Music Of The Nineteenth Century, And Its Culture: Method Of Musical Instruction (1855)

The Music of the Nineteenth Century and Its Culture: Method of Musical Instruction is a book written by the German musicologist Adolf Bernhard Marx and first published in 1855. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the music of the 19th century, including its cultural context and historical background. Marx's method of musical instruction is also presented in this book, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of music in order to fully appreciate it. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of opera, the rise of Romanticism, and the emergence of new musical forms such as the symphonic poem. Additionally, Marx examines the works of several prominent composers of the time, including Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Wagner. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the music and culture of the 19th century, as well as for music students and scholars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.