The Music Box: Musical Instruments And The Great Composers: Two Encyclopedias Of Classical Music, With More Than 1150 Photographs

Thompson, Wendy,Wade-Matthews, Max

ISBN 10: 0754828522 / ISBN 13: 9780754828525

Published by Lorenz Books, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Music Box: Musical Instruments And The Great Composers: Two Encyclopedias Of Classical Music, With More Than 1150 Photographs
• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754828522
• ISBN 13: 9780754828525
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This beautiful box set of two books combines a complete illustrated guide to the history of music and instruments of the orchestra, and an encyclopedia of the lives and works of 100 of the greatest composers. Fully illustrated with over 1150 photographs, fine art paintings and illuminations, including reproductions of handwritten musical manuscripts.
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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 books on music, as well as playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching. Wendy Thompson studied piano and violin at the Royal College of Music, London. She was Editorial Director at Faber Music Limited, and then founded Classic Arts, an independent radio production company. She has written many titles in the Faber Composer's World series.