François-Joseph Fétis published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Music Explained to the World (1830).
Updated September 2026
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Music Explained to the World (1830)
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How to Play from Score (1888)
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About François-Joseph Fétis
François-Joseph Fétis was a Belgian musicologist, critic, teacher and composer. He was among the most influential music intellectuals in continental Europe. His enormous compilation of biographical data in the Biographie universelle des musiciens remains an important source of information today.
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François-Joseph Fétis FAQ
- How many books has François-Joseph Fétis written?
- François-Joseph Fétis published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read François-Joseph Fétis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Music Explained to the World.
- What is François-Joseph Fétis's last book?
- Music Explained to the World (1830).
- What is François-Joseph Fétis's most famous book?
- Music Explained to the World (1830) is François-Joseph Fétis's most widely read book.
- Can I read François-Joseph Fétis's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by François-Joseph Fétis is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.