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Relaxed and accessible in style, this authoritative guide is the first symphony handbook for non-musicians. The book begins with a general introduction to the symphony and short pieces on the orchestra and musical styles. Mordden goes on to describe, chronologically, over 700 pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Further aids to the reader include two lists of repertory builders and a glossary of musical terms."Easy and pleasurable to read...a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews
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A Guide to Orchestral Music, Ethan Mordden
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- Released
- 1980
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- Title
- A Guide to Orchestral Music
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ethan Mordden
- Publisher
- New York : Oxford University Press
- Released
- 1980
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN10
- 0195026861
- ISBN13
- 9780195026863
- Series
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- Relaxed and accessible in style, this authoritative guide is the first symphony handbook for non-musicians. The book begins with a general introduction to the symphony and short pieces on the orchestra and musical styles. Mordden goes on to describe, chronologically, over 700 pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Further aids to the reader include two lists of repertory builders and a glossary of musical terms."Easy and pleasurable to read...a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews