Prophetic Trumpets: Homage, Worship, and Celebration in the Wind Band Music of Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner

The works for woodwind instruments by Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner are often overlooked in the current music world, but the massive impact of these works is still being played out. Kinder (music at the School of Arts at McMaster U. in Hamilton, Ontario) presents this study of these works focusing specifically on their pieces for wind ensembles. The fundamentals of these works are meticulously explored with notated examples as well as the musical relationship between the two composers. This book will be highly valued by anyone studying romantic music. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)