Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
FIFTY YEARS OF MUSIC by WILLIAM BOOSEY. First printed in 1931. Contents include: FOREWORD ...... 9 PART I The House of Boosey CHAP. I. BOOSEY COMPANY AND THEIR BALLAD CONCERTS 13 II. ROYALTIES TO COMPOSERS AND SINGERS 23 III. EARLY LAWSUITS .... 31 IV. GRAND OPERA AND SOME PRIMA...