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The Complete Classical Music Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241422984
- author:
- DK
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- DK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 20.2 x 2.8 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles, Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through over 1,000 years of classical music, from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. With biographies of major and lesser-known composers, you'll gain rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius.
Explore the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres, and discover the features that defined each musical era. Timelines, quotes, and colour photographs bring the music and its creators to life, offering a unique perspective on this rich and diverse subject.
Whether you're already a fan of classical music or just starting to explore it, this guide invites you to discover the wonders of Byrd's masses, Handel's Messiah, and Wagner's operas, among many others. With its wealth of information and engaging presentation, this book is an ideal companion for anyone interested in classical music.
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