The complete classical music guide /
The complete classical music guide /
general editor, John Burrows with Charles Wiffen and contributions from Robert Ainsley ... [et al.].
- 1st American ed.
- London ; New York : DK Pub., c2012.
- 352 p. : ill. (some col.) . ; 24 cm.
"Based on content previously published in Eyewitness companions : Classical music"--T.p. verso.
Introducing classical music. The elements of classical music ; Classical music instruments ; Classical music in performance -- The history of classical music. Early music (1000-1600) ; The Baroque era (1600-1750) ; The Classical era (1750-1820) ; The Romantic era (1810-1920) ; Romantic opera (1810-1920) ; National schools (1830-1950) ; Modern music (1900-present).
"The essential listener's guide to more than a thousand years of Western classical music ; Explains the elements and terminology of classical music in clear and simple terms ; Discusses the music and instruments of each period, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to developments in modern music sine 1900 ; Explores the life stories, musical styles, and most popular works of almost 300 composers"--Back of container.
0756692563 (hc) 1409383164 (hbk) 9780756692568 (hc) 9781409383161 (hbk)
2012562384
015974210 Uk
Music appreciation.
"Based on content previously published in Eyewitness companions : Classical music"--T.p. verso.
Introducing classical music. The elements of classical music ; Classical music instruments ; Classical music in performance -- The history of classical music. Early music (1000-1600) ; The Baroque era (1600-1750) ; The Classical era (1750-1820) ; The Romantic era (1810-1920) ; Romantic opera (1810-1920) ; National schools (1830-1950) ; Modern music (1900-present).
"The essential listener's guide to more than a thousand years of Western classical music ; Explains the elements and terminology of classical music in clear and simple terms ; Discusses the music and instruments of each period, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to developments in modern music sine 1900 ; Explores the life stories, musical styles, and most popular works of almost 300 composers"--Back of container.
0756692563 (hc) 1409383164 (hbk) 9780756692568 (hc) 9781409383161 (hbk)
2012562384
015974210 Uk
Music appreciation.