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Author: Richard Holt
Publisher: London : D. Dobson
Published: 1955
Total Pages: 266
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This memorial volume, in addition to short biographical details and personal recollections from a number of his friends contains critical essays covering all his works. There are also included extracts from Medtner's own writings."--Cover.
Author: Gary A. Smook
Publisher: FriesenPress
Published: 2019-06-10
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 1525537857
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHis 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.
Author: Michael H. Gray
Publisher: New York : R. R. Bowker
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 186
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sylvia Glickman
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2003-10-30
Total Pages: 424
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Composers were chosen based on the excellence of their music, their importance in the period's daily musical life, and the availability of information on their lives, music, and recordings. Taken together, they represent a broad range of styles, countries, and eras. This book is a valuable resource for students from high school through university, and for anyone interested in musical history and composers."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Carol June Bradley
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-03-18
Total Pages: 1418
ISBN-13: 1135381275
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author: Max Hinrichsen
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Published: 1952
Total Pages: 756
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Frank Hoffmann
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004-11-12
Total Pages: 2611
ISBN-13: 1135949492
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.
