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  • Debussy's Pelleas et Melisande

    "Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande" by Lawrence Gilman is a profound exploration of the opera's intricate themes and musical innovations. Gilman delves into the emotional depth of the characters, particularly the tragic love story between Pelléas and Mélisande. He highlights how Debussy's unique compositional style, characterized by impressionistic harmonies and fluid melodies, enhances the narrative ... Read more

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  • Edward MacDowell: A Study

    "Edward MacDowell: A Study" by Lawrence Gilman is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the American composer Edward MacDowell. Gilman delves into MacDowell's musical style, influences, and contributions to American music, highlighting his role in the development of a distinctly American sound. The book provides insights into MacDowell's education, his time in Europe, and his return ... Read more

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  • Edward MacDowell: A Study

    Unveiling the Musical Legacy of a Visionary Composer

    In "Edward MacDowell: A Study," Lawrence Gilman offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of American composer Edward MacDowell. Through meticulous analysis and evocative prose, Gilman situates MacDowell within the intricate tapestry of American classical music, highlighting his pivotal role during a period marked by the burgeoning of a distinct national identity in the arts. The ... Read more

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  • Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande

    A Guide to the Opera with Musical Examples from the Score

    In "Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande," Lawrence Gilman conducts a profound exploration of Claude Debussy's groundbreaking opera, a work that marked a radical departure from traditional operatic forms and aesthetics. Gilman's literary analysis delves into the intricate interplay of music and symbolism embedded within Debussy's score, as well as the deeper thematic currents of love, loss, and ... Read more

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  • Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries

    Since that day when, a quarter of a century ago, Richard Wagner ceased to be a dynamic figure in the life of the world, the history of operatic art has been, save for a few conspicuous exceptions, a barren and unprofitable page; and it has been so, in a considerable degree, because of him. When Mr. William F. Apthorp, in his admirable history of the opera—a book written with unflagging gusto and ... Read more

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    Stories of Symphonic Music (Unabridged)

    Unabridged

    10 hours 5 min

    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of symphonic music with "Stories of Symphonic Music (Unabridged)" by Lawrence Gilman. This literary masterpiece unveils the enchanting tales behind iconic compositions, transporting you to the heart of musical masterpieces. From the thunderous grandeur of Beethoven's symphonies to the ethereal beauty of Debussy's "La Mer," Gilman's eloquent prose paints a ... Read more

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  • Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande

    Enriched edition. A Guide to the Opera with Musical Examples from the Score

    In "Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande," Lawrence Gilman delves into the intricate layers of Claude Debussy's only opera, exploring its rich interplay of music and drama. Gilman employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style that dissects the psychological depth and symbolism inherent in Debussy's score, while placing it within the broader context of early 20th-century modernism. The author adeptly ... Read more

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  • Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution and Significance of Modern Operatic Trends

    In "Aspects of Modern Opera: Estimates and Inquiries," Lawrence Gilman meticulously explores the evolution of opera in the modern era, integrating rigorous analysis with personal reflections on notable works and composers. Gilman's literary style is marked by eloquence and critical acumen, situating modern opera within the broader cultural and artistic movements of the early 20th century. His ... Read more

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  • Stories of Symphonic Music

    Enriched edition. A Guide to the Meaning of Important Symphonies, Overtures, and Tone-poems from Beethoven to the Present Day

    In "Stories of Symphonic Music," Lawrence Gilman intricately weaves narratives that illuminate the rich tapestry of orchestral compositions, transforming musical scores into vivid tales. Gilman's literary style blends eloquence with accessibility, making complex concepts of symphonic music approachable for both aficionados and novices alike. Each chapter serves as a narrative vignette, ... Read more

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    Modernist Short Stories

    The literary movement influenced by sources such as Nietzsche, Darwin & Einstein

    Unabridged

    10 hours 31 min

    Grouping together works by various authors into a theme should be relatively simple. Choose a theme, choose an author, choose a story. But some themes can be a little baffling. Modernism is a lovely bright term that should do exactly what it says on the cover. Yet the authors and stories themselves can be baffling in some respects or streamlined and clean lined words in another. Definitions of ... Read more

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    Foundations of Fiction, The - Modernism

    Stories that helped shape one of literatures most acclaimed genres

    Unabridged

    15 hours 15 min

    In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success ... Read more

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