THE MAIN STREAM OF MUSIC & OTHER ESSAYS-Donald Francis Tovey-Excellent 1st 1959!

Description: Hi! You're looking at an excellent condition book which is RARE, hard to find and OUT OF PRINT and a classic collection of essays on music written by DONALD FRANCIS TOVEY--the book is a collectible STATED FIRST PRINTING Meridian Books softcover copy. This book is in excellent condition and the book has a few slight and small discolored spots on the upper page edge, a slight crease on the right spine edge of the back cover, very light dings on the spine tips, a slight crease on the upper left tip of the back cover, and just slight shelfwear and slight evidence of gentle browsing--the book has NO markings on the pages and NO other imperfections! The book is titled The Main Stream of Music and Other Essays and it was written by DONALD FRANCIS TOVEY; it was published by Meridian Books in September 1959 and is a 1st PRINTING copy.Pablo Casals called Tovey "one of the greatest musicians of all time" and spoke of his writings as "works of art in themselves." This book contains eighteen essays and lectures gathered by Hubert Foss, who also contributes an introduction. Viewed as a whole, this collection expresses Tovey's philosophy of music and shows him not only as a profound thinker but also as a remarkable historian. Included are studies of composers--among them the great essays on Haydn's and Brahms's chamber music, Schubert, Gluck, and Beethoven--and discussions of musical problems, of which the title essay is an example.A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!

Price: 9 USD

Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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