Development of Western Music: A History - Hardcover

Stolba, K.Marie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0697293793 ISBN 13: 9780697293794

Publisher: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S., 1997

Synopsis

Stolba offers a chronological presentation of the sweep of Western music and its composers, beginning with the music of antiquity and proceeding to the 20th Century. Since any discussion of the evolution of music is not complete without also discussing events that influenced that evolution, this comprehensive text integrates information about historical periods, cultures, and artistic movements. Fine art reproductions, detailed maps and chronologies, newly designed in this edition, also help students place the musical discussions in their cultural, geographical, and historical contexts. Along with its newly recorded CD sets and accompanying 2-volume anthology, The Development of Western Music offers a co-ordinated presentation of the diverse range of Western music and its composers.

About this title

From the Publisher:

New research on discoveries about composers and their works has been included in this edition.
Volume 1 of the Anthology now concludes with the Baroque period; Vol. II covers Pre-Classical through the Modern era.
Coverage of composers is increased in this edition, including Brahms, Rakhmaninov, and Spanish musicians.
The chronological presentation covers music from antiquity through the 20th Century.
Stolba tells the stories of composers' lives and their music, placing them in their historical, cultural and social contexts.
"Insight" Boxes feature events, biographies and close-ups of contemporary developments.
As in the first edition, Stolba recognizes women's contributions throughout history.
larger trim size
updated research
completeness
Insight boxes of events, biographies and close-ups of contemporary developments
Tells stories of composer's lives in context
Recording package revised: The new package is thoroughly revised and addresses performance practice issues.
Student-friendly design: 2 color throughout, heavily-illustrated, boxes and tables to break up the text. Strong biographical element enlivens the history.

About the Author:

K. Maria Stolba. Emeritus, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne

About this edition

• Publisher: Brown (William C.) Co ,U.S.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0697293793
• ISBN 13: 9780697293794
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 736