This beautiful book is a celebration of the lives and music of the finest composers of classical music. Some 170 biographies, arranged alphabetically, chronicle the history and personal circumstances of the composers, revealing the social and artistic milieus in which they worked, as well as the influences that helped shape their music. The volume also reveals how developments in the visual arts often found parallel expression in the world of music, and how the two forms of artistic creation frequently sprang from a shared ...
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This beautiful book is a celebration of the lives and music of the finest composers of classical music. Some 170 biographies, arranged alphabetically, chronicle the history and personal circumstances of the composers, revealing the social and artistic milieus in which they worked, as well as the influences that helped shape their music. The volume also reveals how developments in the visual arts often found parallel expression in the world of music, and how the two forms of artistic creation frequently sprang from a shared cultural tradition.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1400grams, ISBN: 9781858334141.
A brilliant work of reference to dung up knowledge about all the major composers, most beautifully written and interwoven with high quality reproductions of works of art relevant to the era of the compositions.
My appreciation of music has blossomed, it is a "must have" for all concert goers and collectors of serious high quality musical recordings.
A prodigious work of great scholorship, easily readable, peppered with humour and clever anecdote.
