When new leaves sprout, buds appear, cocoons burst open, and other signs announce the coming of spring, various animals from bears to bullfrogs respond to the warmth of the season.

24 Songs by Felix Mendelssohn and Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel contains youthful gems by two great Romantic composers, originally published only under Felix Mendelssohn's name. Includes word-by-word translations of the Italian, French and German text as well as a translation into the International Phonetic Alphabet.

In this collection of essays and interviews, nine gifted composers openly discuss their work.

In 'Ancient Art and Ritual', Jane Ellen Harrison explores the intimate connection between ancient art and ritual. Harrison delves into the history of Greek drama, which arose from primitive and almost worldwide rituals, and illustrates how these ancient rituals evolved into art forms such as choral readings, dance forms, and drama itself. She argues that art is borne out of emotion and is the artist's duty to transfer those feelings into some medium, whether it be writing, painting, or drama. With high emotional energy as a common thread behind all art forms, Harrison shows how ancient rituals gave rise to the development of Greek sculpture as a demure way to give homage to the gods.