All Music Guide to Classical Music : The Definitive Guide to Classical Music

English

Series: All Music Guides

ISBN: 0879308656

EAN: 9780879308650

Category: Music / General

Publisher: Leonard Corporation, Hal

Release Date: 10/31/2005

Synopsis: This is the definitive source for composers, compositions, and genres. The book contains over 500 composer and 800 performer biographies. Each artist entry includes vital statistics and album recommendations. The book covers thousands of compositions, including operas, symphonies, concertos, and ballets, and it includes 23 essays devoted to classical musics major eras, forms, and genres. Choral works, songs, keyboard works, chamber music, and film scores receive dedicated sections. Includes 4,000 descriptions of composers works and 12,000 recordings recommended by All Music Guide editors.

All Music Guide to Classical Music : The Definitive Guide to Classical Music

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 2.4 inches

Width: 7.5 inches

Length: 9.25 inches

Weight: 74.96 oz

Pages: 1,608