Notes on Mendelssohn - 20 Crucial Works (Paperback)

Music is at the very heart of Christian worship. The great composers speak to us in ways that words often cannot. Bach's impact is immeasurable. Renowned music critic Conrad Wilson illuminates the music of some of history's greatest composers in relation to their lives and perspectives. In each 'Notes On...' volume, Wilson selects 20 crucial works of a given composer, discusses each masterpiece with insight, wit and verve and tells us why these works are fundamental to understanding the composer. Permeating these pages are Wilson's vast musical expertise and his colourful, succinct, polished prose style. Meant for any general reader interested in music, these guidebooks are ideal for dipping into as well as reading straight through.