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I believe the book will be a welcome addition to the range of teaching manuals on the subject. -- Music Theory OnlineMusic theorist Eric Wen presents in-depth analyses of seven masterworks from the common-practice period of Western art music: \u003cbr\u003e Bach: \u003ci\u003eAir\u003c\/i\u003e from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068\u003cbr\u003e Mendelssohn: \u003ci\u003eAndante con moto tranquillo\u003c\/i\u003e from Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49\u003cbr\u003e Schubert: \u003ci\u003eNacht und Tra me\u003c\/i\u003e, D. 827\u003cbr\u003e Haydn: \u003ci\u003eAdagio -- Vivace assai\u003c\/i\u003e from Symphony No. 94 in G, Hob. 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Copiously illustrated with analytic musical examples that elucidate the tonal organization of each of the seven works, this study also explores aspects of form, rhythmic organization, and programmatic meaning.\u003cbr\u003e This volume will be of particular interest to musicologists and professional musicians, and it will also appeal to listeners keen to probe the rich complexities of these masterpieces.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50914214805777,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50914215690513,"sku":"CIN0486806774G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0486806774.jpg?v=1750782401"},{"product_id":"graphic-music-analysis-book-eric-wen-9781538104668","title":"Graphic Music Analysis","description":"Graphic Music Analysis presents Schenkerian analysis in a practical and engaging manner that will resonate with musicology, theory, and composition students, as well as performing musicians. 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