A Concise History of Western Music

Paul Griffiths

ISBN 10: 0521133661 / ISBN 13: 9780521133661

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2009

2009. 1st Edition. Paperback. A brief history of western classical music which will appeal to all music lovers. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422. 358 pages. A brief history of western classical music which will appeal to all music lovers. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: AVGC. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight: 506. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780521133661

Synopsis:

Engaging, clear and informative, this is the story of western music - of its great composers and also of its performers and listeners, of changing ideas of what music is and what it is for. Paul Griffiths shows how music has evolved through the centuries, and suggests how its evolution has mirrored developments in the human notion of time, from the eternity of heaven to the computer's microsecond. The book provides an enticing introduction for students and beginners, using the minimum of technical terms, all straightforwardly defined in the glossary. Its perspective and its insights will also make it illuminating for teachers, musicians and music lovers. Suggestions for further reading and recommended recordings are given for each of the 24 short chapters.

About the Author: Paul Griffiths has written extensively on twentieth-century music, particularly on new music and the avant garde, and is one of the most influential music critics of his generation.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Concise History of Western Music
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 1st Edition