For the love of classical music
Subtitle: a companion
By: Caroline High
Publisher: Summersdale
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Chichester
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9781849537322
Subjects: Music appreciation
Description: From Bach to Beethoven, Vivaldi to Vaughan Williams, the world of classical music has something to enchant every listener. Whether you're an armchair connoisseur, a regular concert-goer, or an ardent musician, For the Love of Classical Music will take you on a tour encompassing landmark pieces and performances, key artists and composers, and surprising facts about the world's most beautiful music.--INSIDE FLAP.
Table of contents: title: Music through the ages : Part one; title: Medieval period; title: Renaissance period; title: Main musical forms; title: Musical expressions; title: Music through the ages : Part two; title: Baroque period; title: Classical period; title: Music, music, music : The big works; title: Symphonies; title: Chamber music; title: Music through the ages : Part three; title: Romantic to late romantic period; title: Spotlight on the performers; title: The vocalists; title: The strings; title: The pianists; title: The blowers; title: Music, music, music : Dexterity and power; title: Toccatas; title: Sonatas; title: Suites; title: Under the baton; title: The conductors; title: The orchestra; title: The choirs; title: Music through the ages : Part four; title: The twentieth century; title: Music, music, music : Choruses and concertos; title: Choral works; title: Concertos; title: The classical consumer; title: A short (and painless) guide to concert etiquette; title: Blurring the boundaries; title: Radio, television and the big screen; title: A musical miscellany; title: The festive season; title: We're going live; title: Musical teamwork; title: Music, music, music : Theatrical scores; title: Operas; title: Overtures; title: Ballets; title: Music through the ages : Part five; title: Modern times; title: Performance art; title: Glossary of musical terms.