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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: Programme Music in the Last Four Centuries explores the development of music that tells a story or paints a scene without words, tracing its evolution from the Renaissance through the early 20th century. Niecks examines how composers used instrumental music to express narratives, emotions, and imagery, highlighting key works and stylistic changes over time. The book offers historical context and analytical insight into the relationship between music and extra-musical ideas, contributing significantly to understanding the expressive potential of programme music and its impact on the broader history of musical expression. About The Author: Frederick Niecks (1845–1924) was a German-born musical scholar who spent most of his life in Scotland, renowned for his pioneering biographies of Frédéric Chopin and Robert Schumann. A skilled violinist and educator, he served as Reid Professor of Music at the University of Edinburgh from 1891 to 1914. Niecks’ Frédéric Chopin as Man and Musician (1888) was the first comprehensive Chopin biography, earning him lasting recognition. His scholarly works influenced musicology, especially in Romantic-era studies. Despite his forced return to Germany during WWI, he returned to Edinburgh, where he died. His legacy includes extensive Chopin collections and contributions to music education. The Title 'Programme Music in the Last Four Centuries: A Contribution to the History of Musical Expression written/authored/edited by Frederick Niecks', published in the year 1900. The ISBN 9789372256161 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 574 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Music. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms