Classical Music: Great Composers and Their Representative Works

Author: [UK] Stanley
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: An inspiring book on classical music, everything is told in a gentle and easy-to-understand manner, making it extremely rare to find a book like this. An excellent introduction to classical music, clear and concise, free of any academic tone. Highly recommended to all classical music enthusiasts and beginners. A great guide to music from different eras, from the plainsong of 12th-century monks to electronic music in the 20th century, the book provides a refined reference for every classical music lover! This book explores 800 years of Western music history, with the core being biographies of up to 150 composers, accompanied by composer photos and illustrations related to their works. Each music era is preceded by a vivid introduction involving historical and humanistic background, revealing the musical atmosphere under the contemporary artistic environment. The main works of each composer are accompanied by recommendations for the best recording versions, carefully selected by the critics of Record Collector magazine, helping readers build a streaming music collection treasure trove.