Reproduction of the original: A Complete History of Music by W.J Baltzell

v. 1. Musical critics and criticism. The great conductors. French composers. Belgian, German and Bohemian composers. The realistic Italian opera. Modern Russian composers. Organ playing in America.--v. 2 Musical forms. Evolution of musical notation. The philosophy of music. Music and health. The orchestral instruments. The great operas. Some orchestral masterpieces. Standard oratorios. Pronouncing dictionary of musical terms--v.3 Musical selections.

v. 1. Musical critics and criticism. The great conductors. French composers. Belgian, German and Bohemian composers. The realistic Italian opera. Modern Russian composers. Organ playing in America.--v. 2 Musical forms. Evolution of musical notation. The philosophy of music. Music and health. The orchestral instruments. The great operas. Some orchestral masterpieces. Standard oratorios. Pronouncing dictionary of musical terms--v.3 Musical selections.

Music criticism has played a fundamental and influential role throughout music history, with numerous composers such as Berlioz, Schumann, and Wagner, as well as many contemporary musicians, also maintaining careers as writers and critics. The Cambridge History of Music Criticism goes beyond these better-known accounts, reaching back to medieval times, expanding the geographical reach both within and beyond Europe, and including key issues such as women and criticism of recordings, as well as the story of criticism in jazz, popular music and world music. Drawing on a blend of established and talented young scholars, this is the first substantial historical survey of music criticism and critics, bringing unprecedented scope to a rapidly expanding area of musicological research. An indispensable point of reference, The Cambridge History of Music Criticism provides a broad historical overview of the field while also addressing specific issues and events.