Barber, David William
Bach, Beethoven and the Boys
- ISBN 13:
- 9780980916713
- author:
- Barber, David William
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Alfred
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 158
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.8 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Humour, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Bach, Beethoven and the Boys Music History As It Ought to Be Taught by David W. Barber is a humorous history that explores the lives of great composers as all-too-human creatures. Filled with information, interesting facts, and trivia, this book covers music from Gregorian chant to modern times. From the composer's personal habits to their artistic styles, Barber sheds new light on these fascinating figures. With witty cartoon illustrations by Dave Donald, this book is an entertaining read that will leave you amused and informed. A commendable work of scholarship, Bach, Beethoven and the Boys offers a fresh perspective on music history, exposing the foibles and quirks of its subjects in a way that's both engaging and enlightening.