The Chronicle of Classical Music: An Intimate Diary of the Lives and Music of the Great Composers

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ISBN 10: 0500016275 / ISBN 13: 9780500016275

Published by -, 1994

The Chronicle of Classical Music: An Intimate Diary of the Lives and Music of the Great Composers This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780500016275

Synopsis:

Classical music today has a bigger and more universal following than ever, the age of the CD making it accessible to a vast audience. Here is a book that will bring vividly to life the worlds of some of our greatest composers. Taking the form of a chronological diary from 1600 to the present day, it leads the reader through the centuries, year by year, and follows the great composers' overlapping and interweaving lives. It contains details of: the main musical works and events of the year; the life and background of each composer; concurrent historical and artistic events and influences. Carefully cross-referenced with the chronological data are a series of special features discussing in detail the key works, influences on musical form and performance, the changing working conditions and status of the musicians, and the development of musical instruments. The book includes: extracts from original letters and journals; hundreds of illustrations reproducing posters, cartoons, photographs, documents and musical scores; an extensive reference section including biographies, a timeline and a guide to the top recordings and performers.

About the Author: Alan Kendall was a Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge, continuing his music studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. He is the author of some twenty books, mostly on music, including the four-volume Heritage of Music, which he co-edited with Michael Raeburn.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Chronicle of Classical Music: An ...
Publisher: -
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good