50 Greatest Composers and Their 1000 Greatest Works Paperback by Phil G Goulding

This listing is for Classical Music: The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1,000 Greatest Works Paperback by Phil G. Goulding.  

Publisher: Ballantine Books (October 17, 1995)

Language: English

Paperback: 636 pages

ISBN-10: 9780449910429

ISBN-13: 978-0449910429

MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSIC - Who are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composer's works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata? Maybe you don't know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didn't. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargon--so he decided to write the book he couldn't 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 composer's life and work

• The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.

• Further great works of each composer--if 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." --The Washington Post

"One terrific music appreciation book...The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Goulding's writing style is breezy yet mature....He has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service." --The Arizona Daily Star

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