Janácek's Works: A Catalogue of the Music and Writings of Leos Janácek [Hardcover]

Nigel Simeone (Author), John Tyrrell (Author), Alena Nemcová (Author)

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Publication Date: March 5, 1998

This is the fullest catalogue in any language of the works of the great Czech composer Leo%s Jan�%cek. The entry for each work includes detailed information on date of composition, source of texts, performing forces, duration, manuscript locations, publication, performances and production, dedication, and literature. The catalogue also includes a complete annotated edition of the composer's writings.

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`This new, much-needed Janacek catalog, superseding a number of useful if less than comprehensive previous attempts, is a remarkable piece of work and an extraordinary cooperative venture ... The three editors could hardly have been better suited to the task; each has had a very full career dedicated to the life and works of Janacek ... The wealth of information provided will serve scholars and students for years to come ... This comprehensive catalog is a stunning piece of work that succeeds form nearly every point of view. It will stand as a monument to scholarly precision and judgment well into the new millenium.' Jan Smaczny, Queen's University of Belfast June 1999

About the Author

Nigel Simeone is at Nottingham University. John Tyrrell is at University of Nottingham.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 500 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198164467
• ISBN-13: 978-0198164463
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,282,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Janácek's Works: A Catalogue of the Music and Writings of Leos Janácek (Hardcover)

This is wonderful compilation of Janacek works and an essential in my library. It provides the opportunity to more vividly and knowingly listen to his works. The writings attached to entries are especially meaningful. A must for those who can afford it. One question is why so high a price? Oxford press publication or not. I would give it a five-star rating if the price were more reasonable.