The Library has recently licensed Oxford History of Western Music.
The online version of the Oxford History of Western Music offers an unmatched account of the evolution of Western classical music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time, Richard Taruskin. Since its original publication in print, Taruskin’s landmark study has received universal acclaim and numerous awards.
The full text, which was printed in five thick volumes in print, is now available for the first time in an interactive digital format. The online version includes all 1.25 million words, 500 images, and 1,800 musical examples from the updated paperback edition with sophisticated search and browse functionality designed to maximize the dynamic possibilities of online reading and research.
Access to Oxford History of Western Music is available on campus and remotely to all UM staff and students holding a UM IT Account.
To access Oxford History of Western Music:
- Visit the Library website
- Login via your UM IT Account (top right)
- Click on Databases
- Oxford History of Western Music is available under Reference Works and Arts + Humanities and in the Databases A-Z page.
Should you have any queries, send an email to hydi.lib@um.edu.mt