Publisher's Synopsis
Essays on Music: In Honor of Archibald Thompson Davison is a collection of essays written by various authors in tribute to the influential musicologist and Harvard professor Archibald Thompson Davison. The book covers a wide range of topics related to music, including music history, theory, analysis, and criticism. The essays offer new insights and perspectives on composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as on lesser-known figures in music history. The book also includes essays on the role of music in society, the relationship between music and literature, and the challenges faced by contemporary musicians. The contributors to this volume include prominent musicologists, historians, and critics, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of music.Contributing Authors Include Curt Sachs, Lincoln Bunce Spiess, Lloyd Hibberd, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
