How to Appreciate Music

Originally published in 1906, this book is essentially a how to guide on music appreciation. Includes sections on the pianoforte, orchestral, and vocal music. Good for anyone who wishes for a greater appreciation of the wonders of music. (Summary by prwells32) (7 hr 19 min)

Chapters

Introduction	5:07	Read by Patrick Wells
The Pianoforte	43:21	Read by Martin Geeson
Bach's Service to Music	53:19	Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
From Fugue to Sonata	39:10	Read by John Kooz
Dawn of the Romantic Period	35:17	Read by Martin Geeson
Chopin, the Poet of the Pianoforte	29:32	Read by debolee
Schumann, the “Intimate”	12:17	Read by Anne Cheng
Liszt, the Giant among Virtuosos	30:12	Read by Martin Geeson
With Paderewski—A Modern Pianist on Tour	17:39	Read by Dick Summerfield
Development of the Orchestra	22:15	Read by Availle
Instruments of the Orchestra	24:49	Read by Matthew Reece
Concerning Symphonies	17:24	Read by Nadine Eckert-Boulet
Richard Strauss and His Music	30:16	Read by John Kooz
A Note on Chamber Music	6:56	Read by Dick Summerfield
Songs and Song Composers	27:42	Read by Matthew Reece
Oratorio	17:07	Read by A. J. Carroll
Opera and Music-Drama	27:30	Read by Availle

Reviews

Mildy informative, more biagraphical

(2 stars)

Abigail Kocher

This work has some good information but is more a demonstration of the author's appreciation for then-modern music than how the reader can appreciate music.

(3 stars)

SteveS

Regarding chapter on Bach: please hit the last vowel in “forte.” Or, omit the word.