The Characteristic Symphony in the Age of Haydn and Beethoven (New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: October 14, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 342
ISBN-13: 9780521802017
Subjects: Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles; Philosophy and aesthetics; History & Criticism - General; Music/Songbooks; Music; Symphony; Genres & Styles - Classical; Music / Classical; Music / General; 18th century; 19th century
First sentence: A glittering audience attended the Viennese premiere of Dittersdorf's twelve symphonies on Ovid's Metamorphoses, given at two concerts in May 1786.