The Penguin Companion to Classical Music Paperback - 2005
by Griffiths, Paul
- Used
In this impressive volume, music critic Paul Griffiths offers a succinct and comprehensive guide to the history, forms, and personalities of classical music. Here readers will find:
á Biographies of thousands of composers from Albinoni to Zappa, with in-depth treatment of major figures
á Coverage of individual works, including plot summaries of operas and ballets
á Articles on the history of music and instruments
á Entries on musical forms, from medieval plainchant to
z contemporary minimalism
á Clear definitions of technical terms and jargon
á And much more
This is a must for all those interested in the colorful and complex universe of classical music.
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- Title The Penguin Companion to Classical Music
- Author Griffiths, Paul
- Binding Paperback
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 896
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Publishing Group, New York
- Date 2005-08-30
- Bookseller's Inventory # 10090161-6
- ISBN 9780140515596 / 0140515593
- Weight 2.51 lbs (1.14 kg)
- Dimensions 9.16 x 6.08 x 1.98 in (23.27 x 15.44 x 5.03 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Music
- Dewey Decimal Code 780.3
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