Analyses of 101 Classical Music Masterpieces
Analyses of 101 Classical Music Masterpieces

Author: Raymond J. Valente

Publisher:

Published: 2017-03-27

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 9780692866443

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This book presents a complete descriptive analyses of the structural components that make up these pieces. It defines, for example to a second, when the first and last note of an introduction, theme, bridge-passage, cadenza, coda etc. are played.

The 100 Greatest Composers and Their Musical Works
The 100 Greatest Composers and Their Musical Works

Author: Gary A. Smook

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2019-07-25

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1525537873

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His fascinating exploration takes you inside the rich music and colorful lives of the world’s greatest classical composers. From Bach to Stravinsky and beyond, you will learn how the unique life stories of these gifted composers are reflected in the musical masterpieces that we enjoy to this day. Designed as an introductory book on classical music, this comprehensive collection presents biographical snapshots of the major composers in the context of distinct historical and stylistic periods and in relation to their notable contemporaries. Special attention is given to recognizing their prominent musical works. The book delineates the many forms of instrumental and vocal music; and it explores the “basics” of tonality, musical structure, performance criteria, the orchestra and its instruments, orchestration, chamber music, and the cataloguing of musical works. As well, the newcomer to classical music will find advice on building a musical library. This book is an excellent source of information about classical music in a unique and entertaining format. It will help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of classical music, through the great musical heritage of these fine composers.

Classical Music
Classical Music

Author: John Stanley

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Published: 2007-02-01

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781857329926

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This invaluable reference book explores the background to 800 years of musical history, from 12th century chanting monks to 21st century virtuoso performers. Recommended key recordings of central works by each composer, specially selected by the editors of The Gramaphone magazine, help the reader to build an enduring classical music collection.

What Makes It Great
What Makes It Great

Author: Rob Kapilow

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2011-08-24

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 111805816X

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A fresh guide to classical music from the acclaimed creator of NPR's "What Makes It Great"TM Rob Kapilow has been helping audiences hear more in great music for two decades with his What Makes It Great? series on NPR's Performance Today, at Lincoln Center, and in concert halls throughout the US and Canada. In this book, he focuses on short masterpieces by major composers to help you understand the essence of each composer's genius and how each piece—which can be heard on the book's web site—transformed the musical language of its time. Kapilow's down-to-earth approach makes music history easy to grasp no matter what your musical background. Explores the musical styles and genius of great classical composers, including Vivaldi, Handel, J.S. Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Chopin, Puccini, Wagner, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, and Debussy Features an accompanying web site where you can see, hear, and download each short masterpiece and all of the book's musical examples Introduces you in depth to popular pieces from the classical repertoire, including "Spring" from the Four Seasons (Vivaldi), "Dove Sono" from The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart), the Prelude to Tristan and Isolde (Wagner), and "Trepak" from The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky) Written by acclaimed composer, conductor, and pianist Rob Kapilow: "You could practically see the light bulbs going on above people's heads" (The Philadelphia Inquirer); "Rob Kapilow is awfully good at what he does" (The Boston Globe); "A wonderful guy who brings music alive!" (Katie Couric) This book, along with the music on the companion web site, is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in classical music, whether first-time listener, experienced concertgoer or performing musician, offering an entree into the world of eighteen great composers and a collection of individual masterpieces spanning almost two hundred years.