Bücher von Gustav Kobbe

The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Loves of Great Composers by Gustav Kobbé has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

"The Complete Opera Book" is a comprehensive guide to all things opera by Gustav Gobbé. It offers an overview of opera by looking at the various schools and their origins, as well as the history of opera in general with reference to notable figures and works. This fascinating volume is ideal for opera lovers with an interest in the history, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collection of allied literature. Contents include: "Schools of Opera", "Opera Before Gluck", "Christoph Willibald Cluck, 1741-1787", "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791", Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827", "Cari Maria von Weber, 1786-1826", "Why Some Operas are Rarely Given", "From Weber to Wagner", "Richard Wagner", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"The Great Operas of Vincenzo Bellini" is a detailed account of the life and work of Vincenzo Bellini by Gustav Kobbé, with a particular focus on his operatic compositions. Vincenzo Bellini (1801 - 1835) was an famous Italian opera composer. Notable operas by this composer include: "Adelson e Salvini" (1825), "Bianca e Gernando" (1826), and "II Pirata" (1827). This vintage volume is highly recommended for opera lovers and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the life and work of one of it's greatest figures. Gustav Kobbé (1857 - 1918) was an American author and music critic famous for his guide to the operas, "The Complete Opera Book", (1919). Other notable works by this author include: "The Ring of the Nibelung" (1887), "Wagner's Life and Works" (1890), and "New York and its Environs" (1891). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the theatre.

"The Great Operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" is a detailed account of the life and work of Mozart by Gustav Kobbé, with a particular focus on his operatic compositions. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was a seminal German composer of the classical era. He produced over 600 individual works, many of which are now considered to be pinnacles of symphonic, chamber, concertante, and choral music. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for lovers of classical music and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the life and work of one of it's greatest figures. Gustav Kobbé (1857 - 1918) was an American author and music critic famous for his guide to the operas, "The Complete Opera Book", (1919). Other notable works by this author include: "The Ring of the Nibelung" (1887), "Wagner's Life and Works" (1890), and "New York and its Environs" (1891). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the theatre.

"The Great Operas of Richard Wagner " is a detailed account of the life and work of Wagner by Gustav Kobbé, with a particular focus on his operatic compositions. Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor. He is most famous for his operatic compositions, which were notable for their complex textures, rich harmonies and orchestration, and the elaborate use of leitmotifs. Notable operas by this composer include: "Die Feen", "Das Liebesverbot", and "Rienzi". This fascinating volume is highly recommended for lovers of opera and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the life and work of one of it's greatest contributors. Gustav Kobbé (1857 - 1918) was an American author and music critic famous for his guide to the operas, "The Complete Opera Book", (1919). Other notable works by this author include: "The Ring of the Nibelung" (1887), "Wagner's Life and Works" (1890), and "New York and its Environs" (1891). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the theatre.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!