Classical Music: 1600-2000

Classical Music: 1600-2000
ISBN-10
1844497739
ISBN-13
9781844497737
Series
Classical Music
Category
Music
Pages
704
Language
English
Published
2015-02-01
Publisher
Omnibus Press& Schirmer Trade Books
Author
Jon Paxman

Description

Jon Paxman's ambitious book interprets four centuries of Western classical music by considering its evolution from two different perspectives. Each of the eight chapters covers a 50 year period, tracing stylistic progressions with particular reference to musical genres and geographical locations.A corresponding Chronology explores the lives of individual composers, patrons, publishers, impresarios, conductors and performers, so providing a cultural and social framework that helps put each musical development into a broader historical context. Monumental in scope but lucid in style, this book will prove invaluable to anyone – student or enthusiast – who wants to comprehend the overwhelmingly rich and sometimes complex evolution of Western classical music.With contributions by Terry Barfoot, Katy Hamilton, Thomas Lydon and Robert Rawson.

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