Classical Music Encyclopedia
Publisher, Flame Tree Publishing
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Format, Hardcover
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No. of Pages, 496
The Classical Music Encylopedia, now fully updated, traces the development of Western music from medieval times through to the twenty-first century. Each chapter begins with an Introduction to the era, followed by an A to Z of the key composers and musicians of the era, with an expert's recommended recording for each entry. Within these, the musical greats – from Mozart to Stravinksy – have more extensive entries. The Styles and Forms sections discuss the many different styles of music, from the earliest notation to the minimalism of the twentieth century, while the development of each era's Instruments is also extensively investigated. Written by many of the world's leading experts in the field, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy-to-use and highly informative – an essential guide for readers of all levels.
About the Author
Stanley Sadie was music critic for The Times, editor of The Musical Times and music consultant to the TV series Man and Music. He edited The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, as well as its many associated dictionaries. He wrote extensively on Mozart and Handel and was president of the royal Musical Association (1989-94) and the International Musicological Society (1992-97). He was appointed CBE in 1982. He died in 2005.
Vladimir Ashkenazy has a parallel career as a conductor with the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, music director with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and chief conductor and music director with the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester in Berlin. He is currently Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Dimensions: 234 x 153 x 40 mm
