The Complete Classical Music Guide, 9780241422984
Hardcover
Explore 1000 years of genius: Classical music demystified and celebrated.

The Complete Classical Music Guide

$72.30

  • Hardcover

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    2 December 2019

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Summary

Unlocking the World of Classical Music: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive and accessible guide to classical music and music theory, including styles, form, instruments, and more than 280 composer profiles.

What makes Mozart’s music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What’s the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241422984
ISBN-10:0241422981
Series:DK Ultimate Guides
Author:DK
Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint:DK
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:2 December 2019
Weight:1.25kg
Dimensions:242mm x 202mm x 28mm
About The Author

DK

John Burrows, OBE (foreword writer) is a concert promoter and organizer who has worked with many of the world’s leading orchestras and artists, including Luciano Pavarotti, Leonard Bernstein, and Yehudi Menuhin. He established the Capital Radio Music Festivals and has been Director of the Classic FM Summer Music Festival. John is an Honorary Member of the Royal College of Music. He lives in Hampshire.

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