| Description |
1607 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
AMG all media guide |
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AMG all media guide.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Artists and composers -- Essays: Classical music for newcomers -- Form in classical music -- Music of the Middle Ages -- Music of the Renaissance -- Music of the Baroque Period -- Music of the Classical Period -- Music of the Romantic Period -- Post-Romantic music -- Modern music (1900-1950) -- Music from 1950 to 1975 -- Music since 1975 -- Avant-Garde music -- Ballet music -- Band music -- Chamber music -- Choral music -- The Concerto -- Film music -- Keyboard music -- Opera -- Orchestral music -- The Symphony -- Vocal music. |
| Summary |
"Whether you're exploring the haunting melodies of Gregorian chant, the mighty symphonies of Beethoven, or the dizzying soundscapes of today's brightest young composers, the All Music Guide to Classical Music has the information you need - about the music, and the musicians who bring it to life. Whether you're an aficionado or just hoping to feel comfortable in the classical section of your CD store, you'll find the All Music Guide to Classical Music an essential resource with: 1,500 biographies of composers and performers; 4,000 descriptions of composers' works; 12,000 recordings recommended by AMG editors; 360 opera and ballet synopses; and concise essays on major classical periods and genres, plus introductory essays for beginners."--Jacket. |
| Subject |
Sound recordings -- Reviews.
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Music -- Discography.
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| Added Author |
Woodstra, Chris.
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Brennan, Gerald.
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Schrott, Allen.
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| ISBN |
9780879308650 (alkaline paper) |
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0879308656 (alkaline paper) |
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