Dvorak: Romantic Music's Most Versatile Genius (Unlocking the Masters") <5>

A New York freelance percussionist/Classical Internet awards founder identifies themes of some 90 works of Dvor̀k (1841- 1904), going beyond the familiar. Hurwitz includes a timeline of Dvor̀k's compositions in the context of contemporaneous musical landmarks. Listening guides are grouped by themes both expected (e.g., "Slavonic Works," "American Works") and unexpected (e.g., "Dvor̀k and Wagner"). Lacks an index. The two companion CD-ROMs contain 22 Dvorak selections. Annotation 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)