Language of the spirit : an introduction to classical music

著者

• Swafford, Jan

書誌事項

Language of the spirit : an introduction to classical music

Jan Swafford

Basic Books, c2017

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 304-305) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

A preeminent composer, music scholar, and biographer presents an engaging and accessible introduction to classical music For many of us, classical music is something serious -- something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces readers to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music. Language of the Spirit is essential reading for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art.

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB27245961
• ISBN:
  • 9780465097548
• LCCN: 2016036556
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: New York
• ページ数/冊数: xiii, 321 p.
• 大きさ: 22 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : MT90
  • DC23 : 781.6/8
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Music appreciation
  • LCSH : Music -- History and criticism