The Classical Style: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven

Rosen, Charles

ISBN 10: 0393006530 / ISBN 13: 9780393006537

Published by W.W. Norton, New York, 1972

About this Item

8vo, 467 pp.

Seller Inventory # 012476

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Classical Style: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven
• Publisher: W.W. Norton, New York
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393006530
• ISBN 13: 9780393006537
• Binding: softcover
• Illustrator: Illus. with musical examples
• Edition: Later prt.
• Condition: Fine copy
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music

About this title

Synopsis

This outstanding book treating the three most beloved composers of the Vienna School is basic to any study of Classical-era music. Drawing on his rich experience and intimate familiarity with the works of these giants, Charles Rosen presents his keen insights in clear and persuasive language.

Review

Written in 1970, this winner of the National Book Award is perhaps the best guide to the music of the late 18th century that the reader is likely to find. Rosen defines classical music (which, in this case, is probably more properly rendered "Classical," as it refers to that specific style) through the music of its greatest geniuses: Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. This is serious stuff, but well worth the effort for the student of classical music. There are many printed musical illustrations; you'll get more out of this book if you read music. This volume has a logical successor in Rosen's The Romantic Generation. A revised version in hardcover is due later this year.