The smart guide to classical music

Written by an expert with more than five decades of experience listening to and commenting on classical music, this reference is a rigorous introduction to the musical genre. Presented in a practical, accessible format, the information included in the book will allow readers identify instruments, co...

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Main Authors: Sherman, Robert B. (Author), Seldon, Philip (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Norman, OK : Smart Guide Publications, Inc., [2014]
Edition:Second edition.
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Summary:Written by an expert with more than five decades of experience listening to and commenting on classical music, this reference is a rigorous introduction to the musical genre. Presented in a practical, accessible format, the information included in the book will allow readers identify instruments, composers, and compositions as they listen to the music; provides simple definitions of intimidating music jargon; and sheds light on the lives and legacies of some of the most important composers. Tips and recommendations on building a CD collection are also included, helping beginning listeners move from aficionados to connoisseurs as they consult this guide time and again.
Physical Description:xvi, 449 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes discography (pages 371-389) and index.
ISBN:9781937636234 (paperback)
1937636232 (paperback)
Author Notes:Robert Sherman is a former music critic and columnist for the New York Times and the producer and host of the McGraw-Hill Companies' Young Artists Showcase , broadcast on WQXR public radio in New York. A former faculty member at the Juilliard School for nearly 20 years, he is also a concert narrator with ensembles including Canadian Brass, the Greenwich Symphony, and the U.S. Military Academy Band. He is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Music . Philip Seldon is the author of nine books, including the Complete Idiot's Guide to Wine , the Smart Guide to the Solar System , and the Smart Guide to Wine . They both live in New York City.