Music and Morals

H. R. Haweis presents an interesting mixture of musical philosophy, facts and biographies in this 1871 publication.

H. R. Haweis (Author)

9781108038645, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 November 2011

596 pages
21.6 x 14 x 3.4 cm, 0.75 kg

The English cleric and writer H. R. Haweis (1838–1901) considers the philosophical side of music and how it is connected with emotions and morals in this 1871 publication. Containing an interesting mixture of musical philosophy and facts, the book is divided into four sections - Philosophical, Biographical, Instrumental and Critical - each of which comprises a series of short entries or essays on a wide range of subjects. Haweis provides informative biographies of a number of great composers, including Handel, Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, together with analysis of some of their best-known works. He takes an in-depth look at a selection of instruments, including violins and pianos, and concludes with a section of short essays on a wide range of topics including brass bands, musical tastes in England, conductors and opera. Quirky and engaging, the book contains a wealth of information and will appeal to any music-lover.

Book I. Philosophical: Music, Emotion, and Morals
Book II. Biographical: From Ambrose to Handel
Handel
Gluck
Haydn
Schubert
Chopin
The letters of Mozart
The letters of Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Book III. Instrumental: Violins
Pianoforte
Bells
Book IV. Critical: Music in England
Conclusion
Appendix.

Subject Areas: Music [AV]