Classical Music : A New Way of Listening

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An all-inclusive package to appreciation and enjoymentHere is an innovative and thoroughly enjoyable approach to demystifying classical music for the devotee and the novice alike. Consisting of a fully illustrated book with unique musical timelines and an accompanying compact disc, it teaches the reader to navigate any piece of music -- from operas to piano sonatas to complete orchestral movements. This handsome package offers: -- Clear explanations of all of the elements of music -- harmony, rhythm, tone, and musical instruments-- Complete information on composers, themes, and musical components-- Advice on how to listen to a piece for the first time-- A 72-minute CD featuring dozens of musical excerpts performed by world-class orchestras-- Visual annotated timelines that guide the reader through the corresponding pieces on the CD, including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata, and more-- A guide to 40 great composers-- Musical time chart-- Glossary of musical termsWith its fresh insights into music of all types, Classical Music will turn anyone into a music lover.

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