From Bach to Berg: Piano virtuoso Charles Rosen examines how composers represent emotion
In his acclaimed book Music and Sentiment (out in paperback this month), the acclaimed pianist and writer Charles Rosen explores music’s profound ability to convey emotion through sound. Today we take a look at this moving book, perfect for musicians and non-musicians alike. For classical musicians, and especially pianists, Charles Rosen is a living legend. … Read more
Page Turners for the Proms: Books on Classical Composers
As the BBC proms kicks off tonight at the Royal Albert Hall, we take a look at books on classical composers from Yale University Press. This year the BBC Proms is 117 years old, and is still seen as the greatest classical music festival in the world, holding over 70 concerts in the Albert Hall, … Read more
From Captain Cook to Bob Dylan: Book ideas for Father’s Day
This Sunday is Father’s Day. In case you are still looking for gift ideas, take a look at selection of Yale books on a variety of topics that are bound to keep Dad busy… Finding decent gifts for Father’s Day is always tricky, but you can’t go wrong with a well-chosen book (it is certainly … Read more
Happy Birthday Bob! New book explores the life and career of Bob Dylan
As Bob Dylan turns 70, Yale University Press publishes a new biography exploring the many facets of the great singer-songwriter’s life and career. Bob Dylan is an iconic figure in American music and cultural history, lauded by Time Magazine as one of the hundred most important people of the twentieth century: [Dylan's music] became part … Read more
Guitar Heroes: Yale and the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrate legendary guitar makers
A new book which accompanies an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrates legendary Italian-American guitar makers, tracing the transformation of a centuries-old craft from 16th century Italy to contemporary New York. The guitar is one of the most popular (and fun) instruments to play. With an increasing number of inexpensive, mass produced guitars available … Read more
