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New Publications,
New Music Book Publications - 2nd April 2024 2nd April 2024A history of women and the piano, a discussion of Schubert's engagement with gothic discourse in his music, an analysis of the early compositions of Pierre Boulez in relation to the cultural environment of Paris in the 1940s, an exploration of avant-garde musicians in postwar New York, and an examination of the circumstances that led to the creation of Miles Davis's seminal album, Kind of Blue.
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New Publications,
New Music Book Publications - 4th March 2024 4th March 2024Essays on opera by the late Edward Said, books on the creation and performance of Beethoven's symphonies, a guide to eight symphonic masterworks of the twentieth century by conductor Leonard Slatkin, twelve studies concerning the analysis and psychology of musical performance, and a paperback edition of Leah Broad's award-winning biography of four women composers.
Presto Book of the Month
BBC Proms 2024
The BBC Proms is the world’s biggest and longest-running classical music festival. This guide is an excellent companion to the festival: filled with concert listings and articles by leading writers, it offers an insight into the performers and repertoire, as well as thought-provoking opinion pieces about music, musicians and music-making.