Classics Exploration series by Charles Wu is a series of carefully curated selections of attractive piano pieces that are suitable for learners of all ages. Each piece is lovingly typeset for maximum readability and edited with practical fingerings and performance suggestions. A short-write up about the composer and teaching tips are provided as well to aid learning. Classics Exploration Piano Grade 5 is suitable for learners who are preparing for Grade 5 ABRSM or similar exam boards.
Classics Exploration series by Charles Wu is a series of carefully curated selections of attractive piano pieces that are suitable for learners of all ages. Each piece is lovingly typeset for maximum readability and edited with practical fingerings and performance suggestions. A short-write up about the composer and teaching tips are provided as well to aid learning. Classics Exploration Piano Grade 4 is suitable for learners who are preparing for Grade 4 ABRSM or similar exam boards.
Classics Exploration series by Charles Wu is a series of carefully curated selections of attractive piano pieces that are suitable for learners of all ages. Each piece is lovingly typeset for maximum readability and edited with practical fingerings and performance suggestions. A short-write up about the composer and teaching tips are provided as well to aid learning. Classics Exploration Piano Grade 1 is suitable for learners who are preparing for Grade 1 ABRSM or similar exam boards.
Classics Exploration series by Charles Wu is a series of carefully curated selections of attractive piano pieces that are suitable for learners of all ages. Each piece is lovingly typeset for maximum readability and edited with practical fingerings and performance suggestions. A short-write up about the composer and teaching tips are provided as well to aid learning. Classics Exploration Piano Grade 3 is suitable for learners who are preparing for Grade 3 ABRSM or similar exam boards.
Classics Exploration series by Charles Wu is a series of carefully curated selections of attractive piano pieces that are suitable for learners of all ages. Each piece is lovingly typeset for maximum readability and edited with practical fingerings and performance suggestions. A short-write up about the composer and teaching tips are provided as well to aid learning. Classics Exploration Piano Grade 1 is suitable for learners who are preparing for Grade 1 ABRSM or similar exam boards.
What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music. Whether you already love classical music or you're just beginning to explore it, The Complete Classical Music Guide invites you to discover the spirituality of Byrd's masses, the awesome power of Handel's Messiah, and the wonders of Wagner's operas, as well as hundreds of more composers and their masterpieces. This guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years, charting the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres. Biographies of major and lesser-known composers offer rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius. The book explores the features that defined each musical era - from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque, through the drama of Romantic music, to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. Timelines, quotes, and color photographs give a voice to this music and the exceptionally gifted individuals who created it.
A thick and informative guide to the world of classical music and its stunning recordings, complete with images from CD cases, concert halls, and of the musicians themselves.
Offering comprehensive coverage of classical music, this guide surveys more than eleven thousand albums and presents biographies of five hundred composers and eight hundred performers, as well as twenty-three essays on forms, eras, and genres of classical music. Original.
“A great reference tool for anyone who wants to explore the history of music.” - Philip Glass Jon Paxman's Classical Music 1600–2000: A Chronology interprets four centuries of Western classical music, considering its evolution from two different perspectives. Monumental in scope but lucid in style, this book will prove invaluable to anyone – student or enthusiast – who wants to comprehend the overwhelmingly rich and sometimes complex evolution of Western classical music. Classical Music 1600–2000: A Chronology features contributions by Terry Barfoot, Katy Hamilton, Thomas Lydon and Robert Rawson.
