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a source of direct reference
m rca Victor books
each volume keyed to specific RCA Victor Records; each record an example of the music discussed!
RCA Victor book of the opera
(List Price — $2.00)
SKILLFUL condensation of more than 100 operas; each opera story interspersed with correspond¬ ing RCA Victor recordings of great arias, concerted numbers and mu¬ sical introductions and interludes. There are many pictures of artists famous today, and the stars of yes¬ teryear as well. The "Outline His¬ tory of the Opera" is a featured section, as is the "What is an Opera?"
This famous Book of the Opera is now in its tenth edition. It has been known for many years as a reliable source for students, and as general reading of distinctive charm for thousands who, in referring to it, have added to their enjoyment of opera.
RCA Victor book of the symphony
(List Price — $3.95)
ESCRIBES and analyzes nearly 300 symphonic works, and lists outstanding RCA Victor recordings of each. Includes important bio¬ graphical data on the composers, an analysis of the instruments of the modern orchestra, and an ex¬ planation of symphonic forms. An authoritative reference, written en¬ tertainingly, the Book of the Sym¬ phony is genuinely helpful to the novice, and a long established fa¬ vorite with musicians and music lovers.
Music an
romance
(List Price — $2.25)
"iiUSK: AND ROMANCE" pre*** sents a progressive plan of subject matter, yet each of its 48 chapters may be used as an inde¬ pendent unit. It covers all phases of music— vocal and instrumental; folk and art; nationality; form and pat¬ tern; classic and ultra-modern. It is beautifully illustrated by musical selections, 160 photographs and references to available recorded compositions. The book is com¬ pletely indexed as to contents and musical compositions mentioned, and contains a glossary and pro¬ nunciation table. The author is a member of the faculty of Seattle University and has written many other well known books on music.
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