"Walks us through history in a nicely paced diary format ..A superb project."Rocky Mountain NewsTaking the form of a chronological diary from 1600 to the present, this book leads the reader through the centuries, year by year, following the musicians' overlapping and interweaving lives.The composers' own worlds, public and private, spring to life in extracts from contemporary letters and journals, and in hundreds of illustrations, many in full color. An informative introduction traces the history of music before 1600, and special features discuss key works, influences on musical form and performance, centers of musical energy, and changing working conditions. A companion chronology introduces the wider context of important historical and artistic events.The reference section includes biographies, a glossary of technical words, charts summarizing the history of music and the development of orchestras, and a guide to CDs and performers. 388 illustrations, 160 in color.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Alan Kendall was a Choral Scholar at King’s College, Cambridge, continuing his music studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. He is the author of some twenty books, mostly on music, including the four volume Heritage of Music, which he co-edited with Michael Raeburn.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
EUR 5,28 per la spedizione da Regno Unito a Italia
Destinazione, tempi e costiEUR 42,06 per la spedizione da U.S.A. a Italia
Destinazione, tempi e costiDa: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Codice articolo CHL8301142
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo GRP63474462
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Codice articolo 6545-9780500282137
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Codice articolo 7719-9780500282137
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Aardvark Rare Books, Bucknell, SHROP, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. **PAPERBACK** No stamps or inscriptions; clean condition. Codice articolo mon0000346501
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Codice articolo 2299004
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Codice articolo 4440050
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Chronicle of Classical Music is a diary-style chronology tracing the development of Western classical music, revealing the inside story of the composers daily lives: their travels, encounters, great works, performances, patrons, friends, lovers, families, finances, struggles and ambitions a kaleidoscope of facts. Here is history of classical music presented in a way that is accessible, vivid and multi-dimensional an essential book for all those interested in, or who are looking for a way into, serious music. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002233179
Quantità: 3 disponibili
Da: Fundus-Online GbR Borkert Schwarz Zerfaß, Berlin, Germania
Broschiert. Condizione: Sehr gut. 288 S.; sehr zahlr. Abb. Gebraucht, aber sehr gut erhalten. - 388 Abb. (160 in Farbe). - 1831-34 Bel Canto: Bellini and Donizetti 1835-39 The Flowering of Romanticism 1840-45 The Rebirth of Opera1846-49 Liszt: the Archetypal Romantic1850-55 Wagner and Verdi1856-58 Offenbach: Opera's Lighter Side1859-64 International Romanticism 1865-67 The Music of Eastern Europe1868-70 Brahms: a New Bach or Beethoven? 1871-73 Bizet Enlivens French Music 1874-76 Mussorgsky: the Voice of Russia 1877-79 The New French Spirit 1880-82 The Golden Age of Light Music 1883-84 Bruckner: the Last Romantic1885-90 Tchaikovsky in Florence 1891-94 Realism and Symbolism1895-97 The End of Romanticism1898-99 The Romantic Legacy - 1900-Today - The Century of Modernism - 1900-02 The Old and New Worlds Unite1903-05 The Lure of Paris1906-10 The European Symphonic Tradition1911-15 Russian Ballet Conquers the West1916-17 The Softer Voice of Spain - 1918-19 The Twilight of Romantic Opera1920-24 The Turbulent Twenties1925-30 Breaking the Mould1931-35 Novelty and Diversity 1936-38 Music in America1939-45 In Time of War1946-49 The Post-War Years1950-52 The Electronic Age1953-56 Freedom and Restraint1957-59 The Middle Way1960-63 New Forms of Patronage1964-73 The Resurgence of Opera 1974-84 A New Discipline1985-2000 Into the 21st Century - Reference Data - Biographical Index of Composers - The Development of the Orchestra - Timeline of Musical Events - Glossary of Musical Terms - Star Performers of the Twentieth Century - Top Classical Recordings - Bibliography // u.a.m. ISBN 0500282137 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550. Codice articolo 1002789
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.1. Codice articolo G0500282137I4N00
Quantità: 1 disponibili