The 1830s to the 1950s was a superlative period of melody making. . . and in Romanticism And Melody author Geprge Colerick has written about music which he finds specially inspiring or entertaining. The topics range from the youthful Brahms of the Piano Quartets to farces in Leicester Square and at the Berlin Wall, including musical London in the time of Bernard Shaw, the Wagner controversy, music theatre in Paris, aspects of Transylvanian folk culture, and of Soviet music making. "Books on music specially for the enlightened lay music lover are not easy to find. Too often musical history books or books about music are aimed well above the heads of many students of the arts or the general public who attend concerts and opera performances and who listen avidly to serious music broadcasts on radio and television. This book by George Colerick seems to me to fill a much needed gap in the literature. It is well-written, knowledgeable without being dryly academic, and straightforward without being condescending or popular. I have read it, enjoyed it and learned a number of things for the first time. The book deserves success: it is extremely informative for the interested music lover, a plain man's guide to music. I can recommend it wholeheartedly." - Professor James Lockhart, Director of Opera, London Royal Schools' Vocal Faculty, Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music.

Romanticism & Melody: Essays for Music Lovers

Arts & Photography

George Colerick

Music

Juventus

Specialised books on musical humor are rare, and this one is an incisive addition, concentrating mainly on the theatre. It analyses live performances and researches unusual source material., especially of the great comic opera and burlesque. The cult of musical farces and the social background are observed where the author's sense of humor is clearly at home, invoking memorable periods and styles in Paris, London, Vienna and Berlin. Elements of burlesque and parody might be found anywhere in present-day entertainment, but not often with original use of fine music. George Colerick has sought out important exceptions: notably the cult movie 'Cabaret', about 1930's Berlin; an Oscar Wilde send-up by Ken Russell; and a sophisticated Sondheim parody-musical. Quotes: - amusing and authoritative. - Ned Sherrin. - gives persuasive reasons for what we lack today, the staging of many quality musicals which create laughter. Without becoming too technical, the author shows how composers of intinsically funny music achieve their effects. An informative, diverting book for layman and musician alike. - Vilem Tausky, CBE

From the Italian Girl to Cabaret

Living in West london and often visiting other capitals, George Colerick has experienced an exciting range of music composed during the peak of Romanticism which still has a big influence in the 21st century. Volume One covers themes from the elevated to the popular or comical - great melodies such as heard on TV that steadily increase opera's appeal - and traces the the brilliance and variety of styles over a century's progress. Lighter musicals are much valued, as described from Leicester Square to the Berlin Wall. What makes for a song with permanent, world-wide appeal? Book One analyses the nature of some of these. It is a personal statement, Euro-oriented and enhanced by the author's understanding of the Continent's social history. There are intriguing chapters about Central Europe, from Transylvania to Helsinki, and Vienna's grand era is celebrated. British music is also well represented and there is a diverting account of an 1846 Promenade Concert. Following the introduction is a 10,000 word re-evaluation of Bernard Shaw's lesser know success - his two decades as London's most provocative music critic. ROMANTICISM AND MELODY Volume Two's 39 chapters on fresh topics, complementary, follow more closely mainstream developments, notably in the symphony and symphonic poem. The new introduction has a varied perspective and uses different illustrations. Comments by distinguished critics from the recent past are included and four US composers each have a chapter. Helpful terms are defined or clarified, often in added notes. From Schubert and Liszt, to Mahler and Bernstein, 150+ composers and their works are referred to. Rhythm gets deserved attention, and the styles and social significance of dance in Romanticism have three chapters.

Romanticism and Melody, Volume 2

Performing Arts

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Romanticism & Melody: Essays for Music Lovers

From the Italian Girl to Cabaret

Romanticism and Melody, Volume 2