The Gifted Listener - Softcover

Sardo, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595282342 ISBN 13: 9780595282340

Publisher: iUniverse, 2003

Synopsis

The Gifted Listener is a book for the music lover, who hasn't any musical skills. This small volume is about classical music and it's composers. It is simple and easy to read, with just enough detail, not to be confusing to the non-musician.The author has a special insight into classical music, difficult even for a musician to understand.In this small work a goodly amount of territory covering composers, their music and personal experiences in creative listening is covered. It is Sardo's opinion that listening is as creative as performing, regardless of age and background.It is Michael Sardo's hope that The Gifted Listener will eventually be suggested reading in high school and Junior College musical appreciation classes. The author feels that his book should be considered for reading even in specialized secondary schools, which concentrate in all areas of performing arts. There are many excellent comprehensive music reference books on the market for serious students of music to study and read. What makes The Gifted Listener unique is the way that it treats musical listening in everyday language. The beauty of this book is that it makes classical music come alive, and at the same time is intimate to one's daily emotions. It is hoped that this book will encourage those that have not been touched with musical capability to continue on a joyful journey in creative listening, such as the author has traveled.

About this title

About the Author

Michael A.J. Sardo, age 71, listened to classical music, even as a teen in Brooklyn, N.Y. Realizing he had no musical talent didn't deter him from appreciating serious music. He enjoys chamber music, especially string quartets. Albinoni, Bach, Corelli, Pachelbel, Purcell, Scarlatti, Telemann, and Vivaldi are just a few of his favorite Baroque Composers. Visit authors website at: www.michaelsardo.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595282342
• ISBN 13: 9780595282340
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48