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Music of the Great Composers

by Patrick Kavanaugh Author

Patrick Kavanaugh shows that great music was written to be enjoyed, not merely admired. Here he displays his gift for making the classics easy to understand and a delight to listen to. This practical book lets you select a listening program that's based on your needs and interests. Choose from a variety of approaches to pick the one that fits you best. From chorales to concertos to solo repertoire, Music of the Great Composers lets you customize your listening to broaden your understanding and love of music. You'll find: - Guidance for building a personal listening library - Fascinating insights into instruments, history, composers, compositions, musical terms--even simple music theory for the layperson - A lively guide to hundreds of masterworks--for hours of reading and listening enjoyment. Kavanaugh removes the intimidations from "highbrow" music, taking it out of its ivory tower so everyone can enjoy it. Written in a refreshing, popular style, Music of the Great Composers will bring an exciting new depth to your enjoyment of the classics.

Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
0310208076
Print Status
In Print
Chapters
11
Pages
272
Suggested Grades
6th - 12th
Publisher
Zondervan Publishing House
Copyright
1996
Written
1993

Chapters

  • 1 Getting the Big Picture
  • 2 Orchestra Music
  • 3 Choral Music
  • 4 The Concerto
  • 5 Opera
  • 6 Chamber Music
  • 7 Song
  • 8 Solo Literature
  • 9 Where Do We go From Here?
  • 10 Appendix 1: A Lifetime of Listening: Your First Thousand Pieces
  • 11 Appendix 2: The Major Composers

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