Musical Instruments and a History of The Orchestra, An Illustrated Directory of by Max Wade-Matthews

Musical Instruments and a History of The Orchestra, An Illustrated Directory of by Max Wade-Matthews

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An illustrated directory of musical instruments: strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice; a comprehensive history of music-making and the orchestra.

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Musical Instruments and a History of The Orchestra, An Illustrated Directory of by Max Wade-Matthews

This beautifully illustrated reference is a guide to the history of music and the instruments of the orchestra. An extended introduction provides a history of music-making around the world and outlines the evolution of the orchestra. It also features famous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor. A visual directory then follows, organised according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, and the voice, as well as rare and historical instruments. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 450 photographs, the book is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.
Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge, England and has written several books on music, and conducts and teaches music. Consultant William Mival is a composer, writer and teacher and Head of Composition at the Royal College of Music in London.
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ISBN 13 9780754835677
ISBN 10 0754835677
Title Musical Instruments and a History of The Orchestra, An Illustrated Directory of
Author Max Wade-Matthews
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Anness Publishing
Year published 2023-04-20
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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