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"Whether you know a lot about music or nothing at all, Miles
Hoffman will help you think about what you listen to and how you
listen. This book is a great achievement. There's nothing else out
there like it." -- Wynton Marsalis, composer, trumpeter, and winner
of the Pulitzer Prize in music
An irresistible tour through the lexicon of classical music, The
NPR Classical Music Companionoffers an essential education certain
to increase any listener's understanding and appreciation of this
potentially daunting musical genre. Miles Hoffman sheds light on
more than 130 words and concepts that listeners may encounter in CD
booklets, on the radio, in classical concert programs, or in
newspaper reviews. These wholly delightful, accessible entries
touch on fascinating topics, including what makes a good or a bad
conductor, what musical term is most often misused, and why opera
was invented. Whether you are an experienced concertgoer or have
only recently been introduced to the music of Mozart and Beethoven,
Hoffman's clear explanations will both enlighten and entertain.
"A musical guide filled with wit and unique charm. There are
delicious musical morsels to delight everyone, from the novice to
the scholar." -- Eugenia Zukerman, author, flutist, and arts
correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning
" Hoffman] takes the myth and starch out of classical music." --
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Carefully researched . . . informal and informative. . . a
reader-friendly book." -- Washington Post
Miles Hoffman is music commentator for National Public Radio(R) 's
Morning Edition(R). A graduate of Yale University and the Juilliard
School, he is the violist and artistic director of the American
Chamber Players.
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