02192cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000600011324501260017326400510029930000470035033600260039733700260042333800360044950000310048550800260051652011810054253400450172365300270176865300230179585600430181899900170186125213UtSlPG20260610133558.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aMathews, W. S. B.q(William Smythe Babcock),d1837-191214aThe Masters and Their Music :bA series of illustrative programs with biographical,
 esthetical, and critical annotations 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-11-17  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Masters and Their Music" by W. S. B. Mathews is a scholarly exploration of classical music written in the late 19th century. This work serves as both a comprehensive introduction to notable composers and their compositions and a guide for clubs, classes, and private study focusing on music appreciation and analysis. The book emphasizes the significance of individual styles and musical expressions from prominent composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and others.  The opening portion lays out the author’s intention to educate readers on the elements of music as a literary art form, highlighting the key composers who have influenced its evolution. Mathews outlines the structure of the book, which includes illustrative programs, biographical details, and critical annotations, aiming to foster understanding and appreciation of instrumental music. He discusses the foundational role that musical sense and dramatic expression play in composing, and the necessity of distinguishing between different composers' unique contributions, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their works in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aComposers -- Biography  aMusic appreciation40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25213  c66214d66214