Classical music : a new way of listening

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Classical music : a new way of listening

Alexander Waugh

Macmillan, c1995

  • : cloth

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Includes index

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Description

An all-inclusive package to appreciation and enjoymentHere is an innovative and thoroughly enjoyable approach to demystifying classical music for the devotee and the novice alike. Consisting of a fully illustrated book with unique musical timelines and an accompanying compact disc, it teaches the reader to navigate any piece of music -- from operas to piano sonatas to complete orchestral movements. This handsome package offers: -- Clear explanations of all of the elements of music -- harmony, rhythm, tone, and musical instruments-- Complete information on composers, themes, and musical components-- Advice on how to listen to a piece for the first time-- A 72-minute CD featuring dozens of musical excerpts performed by world-class orchestras-- Visual annotated timelines that guide the reader through the corresponding pieces on the CD, including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata, and more-- A guide to 40 great composers-- Musical time chart-- Glossary of musical termsWith its fresh insights into music of all types, Classical Music will turn anyone into a music lover.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA41510103
  • ISBN
    • 0028604466
  • LCCN
    95013143
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    144 p.
  • Size
    24 cm.
  • Attached Material
    1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
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