| Details | | Publication Date: | 1999-04-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 191 pages | | Height: | 11.8 in | | Width: | 8.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 33.6 oz |
Publisher's Note So begins The Da Capo History of Western Classical Music, which takes the reader through the evolution of an art form that, perhaps more than any other, touches the human soul directly. From the ancient Middle East and early Christian church, through the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, to Impressionism, Serialism, and Minimalism, this lavishly illustrated work traces the development of Western classical music, with particular reference to the instruments, composers, and major works of every period. It includes informative biography boxes of such masters as Monteverdi, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner, and offers clear explanations of key musical forms and terms. Featuring 200 illustrations (100 in color), this concise overview is an ideal reference for music students and aficionados alike.
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