Classical Music: The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1,000 Greatest Works

Name: Classical Music: The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1,000 Greatest Works
Brand: Ballantine Books
SKU: 9780449910429-V
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By Goulding, Phil G.

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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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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 656
Release Date:: 1995-10-17
Publication Date:: 1995-10-17
Publisher:: Ballantine Books
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 0449910423
ISBN13:: 9780449910429
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 641 g
Height:: 23.4 cm
Width:: 15.5 cm
Thickness:: 2.7 cm

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