Collins Encyclopedia of Classical Music by Vladimir Ashkenazy

Collins Encyclopedia of Classical Music by Vladimir Ashkenazy

Ideal for the beginner and expert alike, this fully-comprehensive, single-volume family reference work is organized chronologically, covering the development of classical music from ancient times to the modern day. The book is divided into eras: Music in Ancient Civilisations; Early European Folk-Song; The Medieval Era; The Renaissance Era; The Early Baroque; Late Baroque and the Classical Era;The Romantic Era;Nationalism and the Romantic Legacy; The Modern Era; and The Late 20th Century. All aspects of each era are covered, with entries on composers, performers, musical developments, historical context and instruments, to give a complete guide to the music of that time and how it was evolving and why. Graphically-led listening guides list the best recordings of the essential compositions and discovery trails also allow the reader to follow a range of thematic routes through the book. The book is designed as a comprehensive introduction to classical music. It can be used as a home-based introduction to the subject, an educational tool, or as a primary academic resource for experts.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780004723907
ISBN 10	0004723902
Title	Collins Encyclopedia of Classical Music
Author	Vladimir Ashkenazy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2000-10-02
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note	Unavailable