The Orchestra (part of a 2 Volume Set: The Music Library)

Other book in 2 volume set entitled: 'The Book of Music'. Both volumes in original issue slipcase. "The Orchestra" explores the symphony's rich history and explains in verbal and visual terms how 80 or 90 musicians playing 13 or more different types of instruments can together produce some of the most moving and beautiful sounds in the world." Volume divided into 4 Sections: The History; The Instruments; The Orchestras; The Conductors. 224 pages. 'The Book of Music' volume: "invites you to examine some of the facets of this wide-ranging and complex subject. Its six main sections are: From Nature to Music; The Heritage of Music; Music-makers; Listening to Music; Chronology; The Glossaries." 191 pages. Both volumes profusely illustrated with black-and-white and full-color photography and drawings. Slipcase in good condition. 'The Orchestra' volume in fine condition. 'The Book of Music' volume has a gift inscription to former owner on front endpaper and a closed semi-circular tear at top of DJ spine (scotch tape repaired on DJ interior). *NOTE: Additional shipping required for out-of-U.S. shipment. GF1.…