Henry Sutherland Edwards (1828-1906) wrote this volume in Francis Hueffer's 'Great Musicians' series, published by Novello, in 1881. It was unusual for this series because of the addition of 'the School': most of the other books dealt with an individual composer, but Edwards discusses Bellini and provides chapters on Donizetti and Verdi (still alive, and at the height of his powers, at the time this book was published) as well as his main subject. The book covers Rossini's life and deals in detail with what the author regarded as his most significant works - a selection which may surprise or even outrage Rossini enthusiasts today.
- ISBN10 1494164051
- ISBN13 9781494164058
- Publish Date 29 March 2014 (first published 20 July 2009)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Imprint Literary Licensing, LLC
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 118
- Language English