All Music Guide to Classical Music: The Definitive Guide to Classical Music (All Music Guide Series)

Woodstra, Chris; Brennan, Gerald; Schrott, Allen

ISBN 10: 0879308656 / ISBN 13: 9780879308650

Published by Backbeat (edition ), 2005

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: All Music Guide to Classical Music: The Definitive Guide to Classical Music (All Music Guide Series)
• Publisher: Backbeat (edition )
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879308656
• ISBN 13: 9780879308650
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

(Book). This is the definitive source for composers, compositions, and genres. The book contains over 500 composer and 800 performer biographies. Each artist entry includes vital statistics and album recommendations. The book covers thousands of compositions, including operas, symphonies, concertos, and ballets, and it includes 23 essays devoted to classical music's major eras, forms, and genres. Choral works, songs, keyboard works, chamber music, and film scores receive dedicated sections. Includes 4,000 descriptions of composers' works and 12,000 recordings recommended by All Music Guide editors.