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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
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