The symphonic orchestra is intriguingly considered in essays by 23 leading music authors and thinkers. Topics include historical beginnings, the role of the conductor, the orchestral audience, the nature of the repertoire, and how recordings have affected the modern orchestra. With a new editor's introduction for this 2006 edition and a glossary of terms.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Seller: Booktopia, Beverly Hills, FL, U.S.A.
PAPERBACK. (6 x 9 inches). Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. x. + 646pp. Occasional musical notation. x. + 646pp. Glossary, Index. Bibliographical References follow each essay. Cover art same as Stock Photo. Heavy book: Ships USPS Media Mail in a box. First Edition (thus). REPRINTED from the 1986 Scribner edition. The essay: The Extended Orchestra (by Tod Machover) was revised in 2000. NEAR FINE. Estate acquisition. NOT a remainder. Appears unread: no names or writings, no covre or spine creasing. A clean/tight/crisp copy. Seller Inventory # 3233011124
Seller: SatelliteBooks, Burlington, VT, U.S.A.
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Seller: The Wild Muse, Granville, NY, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Trade softcover. Published Milwaukee: Hal Leonard, 2006. 8vo. wrappers, x+646pp., illustrated. Light spotting on top edge, else fine. Seller Inventory # 007987
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Seller Inventory # GOR010362180
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Seller: Andover Books and Antiquities, Andover, MA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. a few touches of wear on edges of covers. Seller Inventory # LL955