Haydn (New Grove Composer Biography S.)

Larsen, Jens Peter; Feden, Georg

ISBN 10: 0333341988 / ISBN 13: 9780333341988

Published by Papermac, 1982

About this Item

Generally fine although the glue on the spine is starting to fail.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1695061273603

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Haydn (New Grove Composer Biography S.)
• Publisher: Papermac
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333341988
• ISBN 13: 9780333341988
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

237 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. This Is The First Full-length Study Of Haydn By Larsen To Appear In English

From the Publisher

Insightful profile of a prolific composer
Acknowledged as the first master of the symphony and string quartet and praised for his oratorios and masses, Haydn is considered to be one of the most significant composers of the Classical Period. Other features of "The New Grove Haydn" include: - A sneak preview of what's to come in the second edition of "The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians 2nd Edition", to be available in print and electronic formats from November 2000. - Includes illustrations, musical examples and detailed work-lists. - Edited by Stanley Sadie and John Tyrell, editors of "The New Grove II". - Affordable individually or as part of a set with "The New Grove Wagner", "The New Grove Stravinsky" and "The New Grove Mozart".