The Classical Music Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK

Hardcover, 2018

Status

Available

Call number

MT90 .C58

Publication

DK (2018), Edition: Illustrated, 352 pages

Description

This original, graphic-led book explores and explains the key ideas underpinning the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions, defines their importance to the musical canon, and places them into their wider social, cultural, and historical context. The nineteenth title in DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, The Classical Music Book combines accessible, authoritative text with bold explanatory graphics to make the subject of classical music approachable to readers with an interest in the subject who want to learn more while still offering enough to appeal to music aficionados.

User reviews

LibraryThing member knightlight777
A very nice chronologically oriented review of the evolution of classical music. The book highlights key works of every composer through the ages with individual profiles and interesting facts. The graphics are splendid. A commendable addition to any audiophiles collection as well as those looking
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2018-08-28

Physical description

352 p.; 9.5 inches

ISBN

1465473424 / 9781465473424
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