Music
Poulenc: The Life in the Songs
Hardback
One of the greatest modernist composers comes alive in this illuminating biography, a must-have for musicians and music-lovers alike.
The Lives of Isaac Stern
Hardback
A centennial inventory of the career and legacy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest musicians, the first made-in-America violin virtuoso.
Bach's Musical Universe: The Composer and His Work
Hardback
A comprehensive and fascinating study of the overall creative output of Johann Sebastian Bach, capturing the essence of his art.
Dangerous Melodies: Classical Music in America from the Great War through the Cold War
Hardback
A Juilliard-trained musician and professor of history explores the fascinating entanglement of classical music with American foreign relations.
Help!: The Beatles, Duke Ellington, and the Magic of Collaboration
Paperback
The fascinating story of how creative cooperation inspired two of the world’s most celebrated musical acts.