Classical Music - The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1,000 Greatest Works (Paperback, Reissued 1st Trade Pbk. Ed)

MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSIC
Who are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composer's works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?
Maybe you don't know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didn't. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargon--so he decided to write the book he couldn't find.
The result is a complete classical music education in one volume. Comprehensive, discriminating, and delightfully irreverent, Classical Music provides such essential information as:
* Rankings of the top 50 composers (Bach is #1. Borodin is #50)
* A detailed and anecdotal look at each composer's life and work
* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.
* Further great works of each composer--if you really like him
* Concise explanations of musical terminology, forms, and periods
* A guide to the parts and history of the symphony orchestra
"This book uses every conceivable gimmick to immerse readers in the richness of classical music: lists, rankings, sidebars devoted to lively anecdotes, and catchy leads."
--The Washington Post
"One terrific music appreciation book...The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Goulding's writing style is breezy yet mature....[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service."
--The Arizona Daily Star

General

Imprint:	Ballantine Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 1995
First published:	October 1995
Authors:	Phil G Goulding
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	635
Edition:	Reissued 1st Trade Pbk. Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-449-91042-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > General Promotions
LSN:	0-449-91042-3
Barcode:	9780449910429

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