Preludes And Symphonies (1922)

Preludes and Symphonies is a book written by American composer and musicologist John Gould Fletcher, first published in 1922. The book is a collection of essays and critiques on various aspects of music, including the history and evolution of music, the role of music in society, and the creative process of composing music. The essays are divided into two sections: Preludes and Symphonies. The Preludes section contains shorter essays that serve as introductions to the topics discussed in the Symphonies section, which contains longer, more in-depth essays. Fletcher's writing style is both scholarly and accessible, making the book suitable for both music enthusiasts and professionals. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of music criticism and is still widely read and referenced today.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.