{"product_id":"classical-music-book-phil-g-goulding-9780449903568","title":"Classical Music","description":"MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASICAL MUSIC\u003cbr\u003eWho are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinsky's Rite of Spring cause a riot? Which five of each important composer's works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?\u003cbr\u003eMaybe you don't know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didn't. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargon--so he decided to write the book he couldn't find.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a complete classical music education in one volume. Comprehensive, discriminating, and delightfully irreverent, Classical Music provides such essential information as: \u003cbr\u003e* Rankings of the top 50 composers (Bach is #1. Borodin is #50) \u003cbr\u003e* A detailed and anecdotal look at each composer's life and work \u003cbr\u003e* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each. \u003cbr\u003e* Further great works of each composer--if you really like him \u003cbr\u003e* Concise explanations of musical terminology, forms, and periods \u003cbr\u003e* A guide to the parts and history of the symphony orchestra \u003cbr\u003eThis book uses every conceivable gimmick to immerse readers in the richness of classical music: lists, rankings, sidebars devoted to lively anecdotes, and catchy leads.\u003cbr\u003e--The Washington Post\u003cbr\u003eOne terrific music appreciation book.The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Goulding's writing style is breezy yet mature. He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service.\u003cbr\u003e--The Arizona Daily Star","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49579393745169,"sku":"GOR005373548","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49982638358801,"sku":"CIN0449903567G","price":3.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50272856736017,"sku":"CIN0449903567VG","price":3.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50507049926929,"sku":"GOR005184857","price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":51422747558161,"sku":"CIN0449903567A","price":3.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0449903567.jpg?v=1751197528","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/classical-music-book-phil-g-goulding-9780449903568","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}