Strong on Music

Discover the vibrant 19th-century music landscape of New York with "Strong on Music," authored by George Templeton Strong and published by The University of Chicago Press in 1995. This captivating book, comprising 736 pages in its second edition, delves into the musical pulse of the city through a unique year-by-year analysis. Each chapter immerses readers in the era, enriched by excerpts from Strong's personal diaries and insightful music critiques of the time. Perfect for music lovers, historians, and anyone fascinated by the cultural fabric of New York, this volume promises a scholarly yet engaging exploration of a pivotal period in American music history. Don't miss the opportunity to deepen your understanding of how music shaped, and was shaped by, the vibrant life of New York City.