Music
An Evenings OTR Entertainment
Enjoy a collection of eight old-time radio programs that originally aired in June of their respective years. Each program offers a unique gl…
Charles Dickens and Music
This is a detailed exploration of the references to music in the novels of Dickens: songs, instrumental pieces, performers, composers, and m…
Anecdotes of Great Musicians
Three hundred anecdotes and biographical sketches of famous composers and performers.I have attempted to cull from the mass of material that…
Mendelssohn And Certain Masterworks
In the compass of the present pamphlet it is impossible to give more than a cursory survey of Mendelssohn’s happy but extraordinarily crowde…
Beethoven: The Man and the Artist
This book consists of brief biographical commentaries about Beethoven arranged by topic and followed by quotations by Beethoven about the to…
Bing Crosby Show
Bing Crosby entertains with a delightful performance, singing "Dear Hearts and Gentle People" followed by "That Lucky Old Sun…
Jazz
Long before 1900 there began a fusion of African and European musical forms from which, at the end of the nineteenth century, "jazz” em…
Contemporary American Composers
Discusses American composers considered significant at the end of the 19th century. - Summary by Anthony St. Pierre
Physiology of the Opera
Trust Scrici for a tell all, no holds barred exposé of the modern opera . . . well, modern as of . . . er . . . say, 1852. (Summary …
Andrews Sisters
The Sisters sing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Curt Massey sings "I'll Buy That Dream." The Sisters sing "Put That Rin…
Sound Of Cinema
Sound of Cinema: Arthurian Legends features Matthew Sweet presenting a selection of film music inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthu…
The Best Church Hymns
This 1898 book is the result of a survey of 107 hymn-books. The thirty-two hymns are ranked in order of popularity. The texts in this reco…
Hymn Collection
Experience a heartfelt collection of hymns performed by dedicated LibriVox volunteers, showcasing twenty beloved pieces that have inspired g…
Letters from Great Musicians
The object of this little book is to bring the reader nearer to the great masters in the realm of music, and make him or her acquainted with…
Jazz Today
Episode #154 of "Jazz Today" is hosted by Bill Coben on KOMO, Seattle, and was broadcast on April 16, 1959. This episode highlight…
Hollywood Is On The Air
This episode is a musical preview of the soon to be released film, The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lah…
This Is Jazz
This Is Jazz premiered on January 18, 1947, and aired until October 4 of the same year. Hosted by jazz historian Rudi Blesh, the program foc…
London Contemporary Orchestra
BBC Open Ear presents music from the leading-edge of the UK’s contemporary scene. The London Contemporary Orchestra showcases an alternative…
Andrews Sisters
It's New Year's Eve and the Andrews Sisters start their new show, inheriting a dude ranch they call the "Eight To The Bar" ranch. …
Selections from The Army and Navy Hymnal
Selections from The Army and Navy Hymnal is a heartfelt compilation of hymns crafted to support the spiritual needs of service members in th…