{"product_id":"classical-music-book-phil-g-goulding-9780449910429","title":"Classical Music","description":"MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSIC\u003cbr\u003e Who 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\u003e Maybe 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\u003e The 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\u003e \"This 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\u003e \"One 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":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49506683453713,"sku":"CIN0449910423G","price":5.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49527356653841,"sku":"GOR002994899","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49545985032465,"sku":"GOR004303409","price":23.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49555473465617,"sku":"GOR007251247","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49730305360145,"sku":"NGR9780449910429","price":26.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":49865072247057,"sku":"CIN0449910423A","price":5.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50312357839121,"sku":"CIN0449910423VG","price":5.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0449910423.jpg?v=1751039559","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/classical-music-book-phil-g-goulding-9780449910429","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}