Description: The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians Second Edition Author: SADIE, Stanley editor; John Tyrrell Executive editor Title: The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians Second Edition Publication: New York: Oxford University Press, 2001 Description: 29 volumes. Large octavo. Original publisher's dark blue cloth with title panel and volume number in mid blue to spines. Includes appendixes and index.In fine condition throughout. The premiere encyclopedic work on music in all its aspects in the English language with contributions by the world's leading authorities in their respective fields."Few writers about music would argue with Charles Rosen, himself one of the best, introducing his recent collection of essays, ''Critical Entertainments: Music Old and New'': ''Of all the arts that have developed something like a complex expressive language, music is one of the most difficult to write about.''The second edition of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, to be published by Grove's Dictionaries on Jan. 30, must therefore stand in its sheer bulk as a monument to the indomitable human spirit. The facts and figures are astounding: 29,500 articles, 6,000 contributors, 25 million words. For the print version, 29 volumes, 119 pounds, 5,000 illustrations, a purchase price of $4,850. And a complete version online, to be updated regularly.None of which might matter much without the expectation of quality raised by Grove dictionaries over more than a century, since George Grove first published his Dictionary of Music and Musicians in installments from 1878 to 1890, and in particular by The New Grove, edited by Stanley Sadie in 1980. At a mere 20 volumes, up 10 from the fifth and last edition of the old Grove (Eric Blom's in 1954), and thoroughly infused with modern scholarship, The New Grove was already overwhelming in its size and scope." James R. Oestreich review in the NY Times, January 21, 2001. Seller ID: 39868 Subject: Books, New Arrivals J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance. Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. Terms All domestic orders ship within two business days by USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available; please contact us for rates. We would be happy to combine shipping costs on orders of multiple items. All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: SADIE, Stanley editor; John Tyrrell Executive editor
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year Printed: 2001
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Subject: Reference
