Language of the Spirit: An Introduction to Classical Music

Swafford, Jan

ISBN 10: 0465097545 / ISBN 13: 9780465097548

Published by Basic Books, 2017

Notes throughout. The copy shows minor external wear, but is in otherwise clean condition. Seller Inventory # mon0003940450

Synopsis:

A preeminent composer, music scholar, and biographer presents an engaging and accessible introduction to classical music

For many of us, classical music is something serious -- something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces readers to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music.

Language of the Spirit is essential reading for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art.

About the Author: Jan Swafford is a preeminent composer and music scholar and the author of bestselling The Vintage Guide to Classical Music. A regular contributor to Slate, the Guardian, and the Boston Globe and a former professor of composition at the Boston Conservatory, Swafford lives in Medford, Massachusetts.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Language of the Spirit: An Introduction to ...
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.