The Encyclopedia of Music; Musical instruments and the art of music making

Wade-Matthews, Max; Thompson, Wendy

ISBN 10: 1843094363 / ISBN 13: 9781843094364

Published by Hermes House, an imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd., London

About this Item

[1-84309-436-3] 2004. (Mass market paperback) Fine. 512pp. 8vo. Comprehensive encyclopedia and authoritative guide to musical instruments, composers, performers. More than 1000 photographs and illustrations of musical instruments and composers, where thry lived and worked, scenes from ballets and operas, and images of their original manuscripts. Black wrappers, title printed in white. Fine copy. Previously published as The Encyclopedia of Music: Instruments of the Orestraand the Great Composers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Encyclopedia of Music; Musical instruments and the art of music making
• Publisher: Hermes House, an imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd., London
• ISBN 10: 1843094363
• ISBN 13: 9781843094364
• Binding: Soft cover
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music

About this title

Synopsis

This comprehensive encyclopedia gives an overview of the way music has developed, beginning with ancient civilizations through to the present day. The section on music-making shows how instruments, ensembles and orchestras evolved and all the elements that co-ordinate to make them function. The book then provides an illustrated guide to the most influential composers: those who have defined or developed particular styles of composition, and who have created for themselves a significant place in music history. Over 100 composers are featured, including the pre-eminent Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, other greats such as Vivaldi, Schubert and Tchaikovsky, and modern composers such as Carter, Boulez and Stockhausen.

About the Author

Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge and served in brass bands in England, Germany and Hong Kong. He has written several books, including Musical Leicester, a history of musical life in that city, as well as playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching. Wendy Thompson was Editorial Director at Faber Music Limited from 1986-91. In 1993 she founded Classic Arts Productions Limited, an independent radio production company that provides distinguished music programmes for BBC Radio 3.