The Encyclopedia of Music : Musical Instruments and the Art of Music-Making

Wade-Matthews, Max; Thompson, Wendy

ISBN 10: 1843094363 / ISBN 13: 9781843094364

Published by Hermes House, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Encyclopedia of Music : Musical Instruments and the Art of Music-Making
• Publisher: Hermes House
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843094363
• ISBN 13: 9781843094364
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 43 ounces

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Synopsis

A comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments and a biography of famous composers, with 1000 images.

About the Author

Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge and served in brass bands in England, Germany and Hong Kong. He has written several books, including Musical Leicester, a history of musical life in that city, as well as playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching. Wendy Thompson was Editorial Director at Faber Music Limited from 1986-91. In 1993 she founded Classic Arts Productions Limited, an independent radio production company that provides distinguished music programmes for BBC Radio 3.