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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Opera; its story told through the lives and works of its foremost composers Opera; its story told through the lives and works of its foremost composers David Ewen Traces the history of the opera discussing important composers and their works from the sixteenth century to the present day. Includes a glossary of operatic terms. OL15865517W
All the years of American popular music All the years of American popular music David Ewen Surveys the history of all categories of American popular music from colonial times to the present, with information on the music, composers, performers, and entrepreneurs. OL3774966W
Vocal music Vocal music David Ewen Traces the development of vocal music through the ages in discussions of its composers and their works. OL3774995W
American composers American composers David Ewen The aim of this biographical dictionary is to treat each composer, and particularly those living, in depth; to provide heart, flesh and sinews to the bare bones of biographical information available … OL3774996W
The home book of musical knowledge The home book of musical knowledge David Ewen From "Your Power As A Woman", page 187: "Music is the easiest of all the arts to appreciate. All you need do is listen. But it is not merely from hearing music that enjoyment and satisfaction stem. … OL3775027W
Richard Rodgers Richard Rodgers David Ewen The life of an American musical genius. OL3775030W