How to Appreciate Music

Author(s)

• Gustav Kobbé

Originally published in 1906, this book is essentially a how to guide on music appreciation. Includes sections on the pianoforte, orchestral, and vocal music. Good for anyone who wishes for a greater appreciation of the wonders of music. (Summary by prwells32)

1. Introduction
2. The Pianoforte
3. Bach's Service to Music
4. From Fugue to Sonata
5. Dawn of the Romantic Period
6. Chopin, the Poet of the Pianoforte
7. Schumann, the “Intimate”
8. Liszt, the Giant among Virtuosos
9. With Paderewski—A Modern Pianist on Tour
10. Development of the Orchestra
11. Instruments of the Orchestra
12. Concerning Symphonies
13. Richard Strauss and His Music
14. A Note on Chamber Music
15. Songs and Song Composers
16. Oratorio
17. Opera and Music-Drama