For Every Music Lover
by OpenStories
Original author: Aubertine Woodward Moore
"For Every Music Lover" by Aubertine Woodward Moore is a collection of practical essays on music written in the early 20th century. The work aims to make music accessible to all, challenging the notion that it should be confined to an elite group. Moore explores various aspects of music, including its origin, function, and education, encouraging readers to engage deeply with the art form. The opening portion introduces the book with a preface discussing the importance of music in human life. Moore emphasizes that music should not be seen as exclusive to a privileged class but as an essential part of everyone's experience. She argues that music has a divine origin, intertwined with humanity’s evolution and inner emotions. The text highlights music's universal appeal and its capacity to uplift spirits, encourage self-expression, and foster a sense of community, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of music's role in culture and education in the subsequent chapters.
For Every Music Lover, by Aubertine Woodward Moore. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #18284.
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13 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter1,617 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Origin and Function of Music3,625 words
- 3.Chapter II: Blunders in Music Study2,891 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Musical Education That Educates1,694 words
- 5.Chapter IV: How to Interpret Music2,525 words
- 6.Chapter V: How to Listen to Music2,538 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Piano and Piano Players4,772 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Poetry and Leadership of Chopin2,421 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Violins and Violinists--Fact and Fable5,318 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Queens of Song4,895 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Opera and Its Reformers3,501 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Certain Famous Oratorios1,901 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Symphony and Symphonic Poem2,139 words