The Second Book of the Great Musicians

Focusing on composers such as Schubert, Field, Mendelssohn, and Debussy, this course deepens music appreciation by exploring the interplay between dramatic and musical forms. It covers historical genres like miracle plays and masques, progressing to oratorios and operas, with notable profiles of Wagner, Verdi, and the duo Sullivan and Gilbert. Additionally, the book includes a section on military music, highlighting the instruments used in army bands, enriching the reader's understanding of music's diverse expressions.