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The Classical Music Book
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2018-12-04
The Classical Music Book written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-04 with Music categories.
Learn about the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions in The Classical Music Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Classic Music in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Classical Music Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Classical Music, with: - More than 90 pieces of world-famous music - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Classical Music Book is a captivating introduction to music theory, crucial composers and the impact of seminal pieces, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 90 works by famous composers from the early period to the modern day, through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Classical Music Questions, Simply Explained From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this fresh new guide goes beyond your typical music books, offering a comprehensive guide to classical music history and biography. If you thought it was difficult to learn about music theory, The Classical Music Book presents key information in a clear layout. Explore the main ideas underpinning the world's greatest compositions and musical traditions, and define their importance to the musical canon and into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Classical Music Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Who Needs Classical Music
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Author : Julian Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011
Who Needs Classical Music written by Julian Johnson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Music categories.
Introduction 1. Musical Values 2. Uses and Abuses 3. Music as Art 4. Understanding Music 5. The Old, the New, and the Contemporary 6. Cultural Choices Bibliography Index.
The Complete Classical Music Guide
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2012-05-01
The Complete Classical Music Guide written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with Music categories.
An essential guide to more than 1,000 years of classical music Lose yourself in the fascinating story of classical music in The Complete Classical Music Guide. Full of beautiful colour photographs, over 300 inspiring composer biographies, analyses of major classical works and information on every genre, style and form, instrument and ensemble, this is essential reading for every lover of classical music. Be inspired by the composers who have shaped the musical landscape over a millennia from the earliest music, through the Baroque and Romantic eras and right up to the modern classical music of today. Presented in a beautiful glossy slipcase in the shape of a grand piano, The Complete Classical Music Guide will hit the right note with any classical music fan. All content previously published in Eyewitness Companions: Classical Music.
The Classical Music Lover S Companion To Orchestral Music
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Author : Robert Philip
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2018-12-04
The Classical Music Lover S Companion To Orchestral Music written by Robert Philip and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-04 with Music categories.
An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950 Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty-eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich, this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most frequently performed works, including symphonies, concertos, overtures, suites, and ballet scores. It offers intriguing details about each piece while avoiding technical terminology that might frustrate the non-specialist reader. Philip identifies key features in each work, as well as subtleties and surprises that await the attentive listener, and he includes enough background and biographical information to illuminate the composer’s intentions. Organized alphabetically from Bach to Webern, this compendium will be indispensable for classical music enthusiasts, whether in the concert hall or enjoying recordings at home.
The Npr Listener S Encyclopedia Of Classical Music
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Author : Theodore Libbey
language : en
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Release Date : 2006-01-01
The Npr Listener S Encyclopedia Of Classical Music written by Theodore Libbey and has been published by Workman Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with Music categories.
A resource on classical music provides coverage of composers, works, musical terminology, and performers, along with recommended recordings and access to an interactive Web site that allows readers to listen to sample works, techniques, and performers discussed in the reference.
Discovering Classical Music
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Author : Ian Christians
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2016-04-01
Discovering Classical Music written by Ian Christians and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-01 with Music categories.
A newbie’s comprehensive guide to the joys of classical music, including introductions to forty of its greatest composers. Musical tastes may change, but the great classical composers maintain a devoted fan base—for centuries. For anyone who’s interested in classical music but finds it a bit intimidating or confusing, passionate fan and former music-industry executive Ian Christians has developed a unique approach to the genre, designed to make it as easy as possible for new listeners to explore with confidence. With a distinctly unsnobbish air, Discovering Classical Music concentrates on the most legendary composers, taking you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for years of continued discovery and enjoyment. “I recommend [this book] wholeheartedly to new music lovers everywhere.” —Sir Charles Groves, CBE, from the Foreword
Classical Music
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Author : Duncan Clark
language : en
Publisher: Rough Guides
Release Date : 2001
Classical Music written by Duncan Clark and has been published by Rough Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Music categories.
Sketches of classical composers and CD reviews.
Classical Music In A Changing Culture
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Author : Donald Vroon
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-07-02
Classical Music In A Changing Culture written by Donald Vroon and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-02 with Music categories.
In Classical Music in a Changing Culture, Donald Vroon takes no prisoners in assessing the challenges and failures and possible successes that confront America’s future as a nation of music listeners. Vroon delves into a variety of topics: orchestra finances, contemporary music, classical music marketing, attracting young crowds, musical aesthetics, the future of classical music, the sale and distribution of music in the modern era; the decline of American culture and its causes; the role of misguided ideologies that affect American music, from political correctness to multiculturalism to period performance practice, and the true richness of our music and its subculture.
The Listener S Guide To Classical Music
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Author : Kenneth McLeish
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Release Date : 1992
The Listener S Guide To Classical Music written by Kenneth McLeish and has been published by MacMillan Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Music categories.
Contains artistic and career profiles of 100 classical composers, and describes the features of over 1,000 works. Entries are also included for main instrument groups. A short glossary does not indicate pronunciation. No subject index. First published in England in 1986. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Vintage Guide To Classical Music
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Author : Jan Swafford
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 1992
The Vintage Guide To Classical Music written by Jan Swafford and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Music categories.
Surveys the history of Western classical music, offers brief profiles of influential composers from Vivaldi to John Cage, and discusses important compositions and periods