The Complete Classical Music Guide - (DK Ultimate Guides) by DK (Hardcover)

Name: The Complete Classical Music Guide - (DK Ultimate Guides) by DK (Hardcover)
Brand: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
SKU: 1006745568
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What makes Mozart's music so great?
About the Author: We believe in the power of discovery.
352 Pages
Music, Genres & Styles
Series Name: DK Ultimate Guides

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About the Book

"Previously published as Eyewitness companions: Classical Music"--title page.

Book Synopsis

What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music.

Whether you already love classical music or you're just beginning to explore it, The Complete Classical Music Guide invites you to discover the spirituality of Byrd's masses, the awesome power of Handel's Messiah, and the wonders of Wagner's operas, as well as hundreds of more composers and their masterpieces. This guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years, charting the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres. Biographies of major and lesser-known composers offer rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius.

The book explores the features that defined each musical era - from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque, through the drama of Romantic music, to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. Timelines, quotes, and color photographs give a voice to this music and the exceptionally gifted individuals who created it.

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.

From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.3 Inches (H) x 7.8 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)

Weight: 2.75 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 352

Genre: Music

Sub-Genre: Genres & Styles

Series Title: DK Ultimate Guides

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Theme: Classical

Format: Hardcover

Author: DK

Language: English

Street Date: August 11, 2020

TCIN: 1006745568

UPC: 9781465494375

Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-3876

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 2.75 pounds

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