The complete classical music guide
2019
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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 since 1900. Explores the life stories, musical styles, and most popular works of almost 300 composers.
Main title:
The complete classical music guide / general editor, John Burrows with Charles Wiffen ; with contributions from Robert Ainsley [and twelve others].
Author:
Burrows, John, 1939-, editorWiffen, Charles, editor
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, [2019]©2019
Collation:
352 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2012.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780241422984 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
780.9
Language:
English
BRN:
1944089