A Compendium of Essays

(Authorhouse Edition out of print, new edition available from Batalha Publishers)
A Compendium of Essays is a unique collection presenting new and intriguing philosophical analysis on several renowned composers and their work, dating from the Baroque period to contemporary times. E. A. Bucchianeri discusses familiar topics that include Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas, William Hogarth's painting The Rake's Leve featuring Handel, a selection of Beethoven's symphonies, Liszt's Faust Symphony and the conception of the symphonic poem, Orientalism and Debussy's progressive style, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera as an example of the 'Musical Theatre Renaissance.' In many instances, the author offers different theories that are original and informative, and will appeal to all music lovers, professionals, amateurs, or those who simply wish to explore musical philosophy in general. Admirers of Hogarth and his artwork will also find A Compendium of Essays interesting due to a novel interpretation of The Rake's Leve from a musical perspective. Illustrations and musical examples are included in several of the essays, enriching the author's analytical theories and philosophical observations. A Compendium of Essays will prove an additional treasure to any collection or library.