To those with an appreciation of classical music but without perhaps classical training or indepth knowledge, classical music can seem like a complex place. Yet in the Western world it forms the... More > basis for all music we know.
This book aims to provide a broad overview of classical music and will hopefully motivate further exploration of the genre. First it will examine the terminology you are likely to come across and the eras the various compositions belong to. Then delve into the most important composers, conductors, and performers from the past. Finally it will detail the one hundred most important classical compositions of all time.< Less
To those with an appreciation of classical music but without perhaps classical training or indepth knowledge, classical music can seem like a complex place. Yet in the Western world it forms the... More > basis for all music we know.
This book aims to provide a broad overview of classical music and will hopefully motivate further exploration of the genre. First it will examine the terminology you are likely to come across and the eras the various compositions belong to. Then delve into the most important composers, conductors, and performers from the past. Finally it will detail the one hundred most important classical compositions of all time.< Less
The World's Greatest Operas examines the back-stories to the best operas ever composed, along with detailed plot lines and includes a USB memory stick that includes a complete recording of each opera.
Bigwigs of Classical Music is a fun, novice-friendly guide to the incredible history of classical music. Covering over 2,000 years of music history, Bigwigs of Classical Music will introduce the... More > reader to the entire span of classical music, from the music of ancient civilizations, to the masterpieces of Bach and Beethoven, to the latest movie soundtracks. Bigwigs of Classical Music includes biographies and music recommendations for over 75 of history's most significant composers, each accompanied with caricatures and illustrations by the author.< Less
