Offers a comprehensive collection of materials on African American music, including biographies, scores, discographies, and essays, spanning various genres and historical eras.
Brings together 50,000 pages of text, biographies, chronologies, sheet music, images, lyrics, liner notes, and discographies which chronicle the diverse history and culture of the African American experience through music. Materials date before 1814 up to the present day. Browse genres such as blues, folk, jazz, gospel, orchestral, and opera.
Features a collection of streaming videos focused on classical music performances, documentaries, and educational content, showcasing composers and musicians throughout history.
This resource provides a rich collection of influential performances and documentaries spanning eras and demonstrating classical music's dynamic evolution. It contains all forms of classical music, including major orchestral performances, chamber music, oratorio, and solo performances. Coverage of musical time periods spans Medieval to the 21st century, with recordings from the 1950s to the present. Browse performers and ensembles such as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra; search composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin.
A comprehensive collection of classical music resources, including biographies, analysis, and recordings, offering detailed insights into composers, works, and performance history.
The Classical Music Reference Library is a comprehensive online database designed to support the study and appreciation of classical music. It provides access to a vast collection of resources, including biographies of composers and performers, analyses of musical works, and historical context for various compositions. The database features a rich array of full-text articles from scholarly journals, music encyclopedias, and reference works, making it an invaluable tool for researchers, students, and educators in the field of music. Users can explore thematic essays that delve into specific genres, periods, and styles, as well as access audio examples and performance reviews. The platform also offers advanced search capabilities to facilitate targeted research. With its extensive coverage of classical music literature and resources, the Classical Music Reference Library serves as an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of classical music's rich heritage and evolving landscape.
A digital library providing access to a vast collection of classical music scores, including works by major composers, for study, performance, and research.
The Classical Scores Library is a comprehensive online database providing access to digital scores of classical music. It offers a vast collection of in-copyright scores from the classical canon, serving as an authoritative resource for musicians, scholars, and music enthusiasts. The database covers a wide range of classical music periods and genres, allowing users to search, browse, and study scores from various composers and works. It includes full scores, study scores, and piano reductions, enabling detailed analysis and performance preparation. The platform offers advanced search capabilities, allowing users to find specific works, composers, or musical elements. Additionally, the Classical Scores Library integrates with Alexander Street's Music Online platform, providing a seamless experience for accessing related audio recordings and other multimedia content. This resource is invaluable for music education, research, and performance, offering high-quality digital reproductions of scores that can be viewed, printed, or used for academic study.
Detailed coverage of the music of diverse cultures worldwide, including articles, illustrations, and audio samples that explore musical traditions and practices.
The digital version of the Garland Encyclopedia of World Music incorporates all 10 volumes of the original print edition. Volumes 1-10 cover the following geographical regions: Africa, South America, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, East Asia, Europe, Australia and the Pacific Islands, and General Perspectives and Reference Tools for The World's Music. Content is browsable by places, cultural groups, subjects, instruments, and genres.
Archive of over 12 million full-text articles, books, images (additional resources now included from Artstor), and primary sources in 75 disciplines. Limited recent content.
Contains video of more than 500 hours of important opera performances. The collection presents an overview of the most commonly studied operas in music history, opera literature, & performance classes.
Produced by Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale, this music bibliography features citations, abstracts, and subject indexing. It facilitates both focused research and browsing for readers of all levels from classical to popular music, from ethnomusicology to music therapy, from elementary music education to advanced music theory. Includes indexing of more than 2400 journals.