The Masters and Their Music

The book is divided into several sections each focusing on different composers from various musical periods including Johann Sebastian Bach Ludwig van Beethoven Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Franz Schubert and many others. Mathews not only offers biographical information but also delves into the musical styles techniques and innovations of each composer. His analyses are detailed and thoughtful making the complex structure of classical compositions more accessible to the general reader and aspiring musicians. Mathews places particular emphasis on the works themselves offering interpretative insights into major compositions with guidance on how they should be understood and performed. This practical approach combined with his educational focus makes The Masters and Their Music both a history book and a teaching tool.