The Chronicle of Classical Music: An Intimate Diary of the Lives and Music of the Great Composers by Alan Kendall
The Chronicle of Classical Music is a diary-style chronology tracing the development of Western classical music, revealing the inside story of the composers' daily lives: their travels, encounters, great works, performances, patrons, friends, lovers, families, finances, struggles and ambitions - a kaleidoscope of facts. Here is history of classical music presented in a way that is accessible, vivid and multi-dimensional - an essential book for all those interested in, or who are looking for a way into, serious music.