The Great Symphonies by Clive Unger-Hamilton

The Great Symphonies by Clive Unger-Hamilton

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This comprehensive guide to the world's greatest symphonies includes a detailed examination of the evolution of the symphony as a musical form, notes on modern conductors and orchestras, and insights written by an international panel of musicologists into the great classical composers.

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The Great Symphonies by Clive Unger-Hamilton

This comprehensive guide to the world's greatest symphonies includes a detailed examination of the evolution of the symphony as a musical form and the genesis of the concert halls and orchestras necessary to perform these works. An international panel of music experts examine the great leaders of the symphony, including Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Dvorak and Tchaikovsky, in addition to modern composers and conductors. There is a full and varied discography enabling the reader to choose between the merits of compact disc, cassette or record, and guidance on the various interpretations which are to be found.
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ISBN 13 9780283996948
ISBN 10 0283996943
Title The Great Symphonies
Author Clive Unger-Hamilton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 1988-11-03
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.