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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: The Great in Music: A Systematic Course of Study in the Music of Classical and Modern Composers by W.S.B. Mathews is an educational guide designed for students, music clubs, and independent learners. It offers a structured exploration of the lives and works of major composers from the classical and modern eras. Organized as a multi-year curriculum, the book includes biographical sketches, critical commentary, suggested listening, and analysis of significant compositions. Its goal is to develop musical appreciation, historical understanding, and aesthetic sensitivity. The work remains a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper, more informed engagement with Western art music. About The Author: William Smythe Babcock Mathews (1837–1912) was a prolific American music educator, author, editor, and critic who played a key role in shaping music appreciation and education in the United States. He authored influential works such as How to Understand Music, A Popular History of Music, and The Great in Music, blending biography, theory, and practical instruction. Mathews also edited music periodicals and reference books, including pronouncing dictionaries and encyclopedias of musical terms. His writings made classical and modern music accessible to a broad audience, especially students and amateur musicians, and his legacy helped establish structured music education in America. The Title 'The Great in Music: A Systematic Course of Study in the Music of Classical and Modern Composers written/authored/edited by W. S. B. Mathews', published in the year 1900. The ISBN 9789372259261 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 306 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of