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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 Stravinskyās "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composerās works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?
Maybe you donāt know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didnāt. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargonāso he decided to write the book he couldnāt 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 composerās life and work
* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.
* Further great works of each composerāif 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."
āThe Washington Post
"One terrific music appreciation bookā¦The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Gouldingās writing style is breezy yet matureā¦.[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service."
āThe Arizona Daily Star
Who are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinskyās "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composerās works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?
Maybe you donāt know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didnāt. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargonāso he decided to write the book he couldnāt 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 composerās life and work
* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.
* Further great works of each composerāif 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."
āThe Washington Post
"One terrific music appreciation bookā¦The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Gouldingās writing style is breezy yet matureā¦.[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service."
āThe Arizona Daily Star
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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 Stravinskyās "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composerās works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?
Maybe you donāt know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didnāt. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargonāso he decided to write the book he couldnāt 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 composerās life and work
* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.
* Further great works of each composerāif 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."
āThe Washington Post
"One terrific music appreciation bookā¦The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Gouldingās writing style is breezy yet matureā¦.[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service."
āThe Arizona Daily Star
Who are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinskyās "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composerās works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?
Maybe you donāt know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didnāt. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargonāso he decided to write the book he couldnāt 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 composerās life and work
* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.
* Further great works of each composerāif 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."
āThe Washington Post
"One terrific music appreciation bookā¦The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Gouldingās writing style is breezy yet matureā¦.[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service."
āThe Arizona Daily Star
