Mendelssohn's Music To The Antigone Of Sophocles (1891)

by Arthur Mitchell Little

Book Overview

Mendelssohn�������s Music To The Antigone Of Sophocles (1891) is a book written by Arthur Mitchell Little that explores the musical interpretations of the Greek tragedy Antigone by the composer Felix Mendelssohn. The book provides a detailed analysis of Mendelssohn's musical composition and its relationship to the themes and characters of the play. Little delves into the historical context and cultural significance of the work, examining how Mendelssohn's music reflects the political and social upheavals of the time. The book also includes musical transcriptions and notes, allowing readers to fully appreciate the complexity and beauty of Mendelssohn's score. Overall, Mendelssohn�������s Music To The Antigone Of Sophocles is an insightful and informative exploration of the intersection between music and literature, offering a unique perspective on one of the most enduring works of Western civilization.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166939448
• ISBN13: 9781166939441
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"