This book explores the fascinating musical and dramatic elements within Fidelio, Beethoven's only complete opera.

In our evolving American political culture, whites and blacks continue to respond very differently to race based messages and the candidates who use them. This

A fascinating and in-depth exploration of how the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Napoleon shaped Beethoven’s political ideals and inspired his grou

A daring composer in his own right, Hector Berlioz made a considerable reputation and a modest living for himself writing about music. This compact volume gathe

Alexander Wheelock Thayer's 'The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven' is a monumental three-volume biography that delves deep into the personal and professional life o