Geoffrey Burgess Boeken

Focusing on the life and contributions of Gustave Vogt, this book highlights the prolific oboe composer of the nineteenth century. It aims to enhance appreciation for Vogt as both a musician and historical figure, featuring a wealth of materials such as portraits, personal letters, concert reviews, and autographs. Additionally, it includes Vogt's Conservatoire exam reports, a comprehensive list of his compositions, and the first complete transcription and translation of his unpublished oboe method, providing a thorough exploration of his legacy.

The oboe is an instrument with a long and rich history. In this book two distinguished oboist-musicologists trace that history from its beginnings to the 21st century, discussing how and why the oboe evolved, what music was written for it, and which players were prominent.

In Down the Up Staircase, Bruce D. Haynes and Syma Solovitch trace the social history of Harlem through the lens of one family across three generations, connecting their journey to the historical and social forces that transformed Harlem. This story is told against the backdrop of a crumbling three-story brownstone in Sugar Hill.