Jon Paxman's Classical Music 16002000 - A Chronology interprets four centuries of Western classical music, 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.
Classical Music 16002000 - A Chronology features contributions by Terry Barfoot, Katy Hamilton, Thomas Lydon and Robert Rawson.
An excellent resource for students, teachers and composers at any stage in their development. - Sir John Tavener
A great reference tool for anyone who wants to explore the history of music. - Philip Glass
Lavishly designed allows the listener and the student to enjoy both detailed and very zoomed-out snapshots of the overlapping political and personal conflicts that shaped musical history. - Nico Muhly
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Published on 06/10/2014
Format History
Length 703 pages
Language English
Publisher Omnibus Press
Catalogue # OP50677
Isbn 9781844497737
