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The Music Library uses the Library of Congress classification system
Literature of music
ML 48-54 Librettos
ML 111-158 Bibliography
ML 159-3795 History and criticism
410 Historical, biographical, & critical works on individual composers
460-1354 Instruments & instrumental music
1100-1354 Chamber, orchestral, band music
1400-3275 Vocal music
3400-3465 Dance music
ML 3800-3923 Philosophy & physics of music
Instruction and study
MT 40-67 Composition
MT 68 Improvisation
MT 70-86 Orchestra, orchestration conducting
MT 170-810 Instrumental technique
MT 820-949 Singing
MT 955-960 Opera production, music in theatre
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New resources
Prokofiev's piano sonatas - Boris berman
ISBN/ISSN: 0300114907
Boris Berman, renowned concert pianist and teacher, is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Sergei Prokofiev. In this book, he draws on his intimate knowledge of Prokofiev’s work to guide music lovers and pianists through the composer’s nine piano sonatas.
Loving repeating; a musical of gertrude stein (CD) - Stephen Flaherty, Gertrude Stein
With the entire libretto and lyrics taken from Gertrude Stein's writings, Loving Repeating is one of the few musicals to explore women's conditions and gay sexuality. This latest musical from Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Dessa Rose) premiered in Chicago in 2006
Annie: vocal selections (score) - Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin
ISBN/ISSN: 0634058355
This fantastic new edition features 18 beloved songs and a special color section of photos from the original Broadway production, the motion picture and the television movie! Also includes the story of Annie and biographies of composers Martin Charnin and Charles Strouse.
The hidden heart: A life of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears (DVD) - Teresa Griffiths
This fascinating documentary tells the story of leading British composer Benjamin Britten, focusing on his passionate relationship both to music and to his lifelong partner Peter Pears.
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