A Guide to Orchestral Music: The Handbook for Non-Musicians

A Guide to Orchestral Music: The Handbook for Non-Musicians (Oxford Quick Reference)

Relaxed and accessible in style, this authoritative guide is the first symphony handbook for non-musicians. The book begins with a general introduction to the symphony and short pieces on the orchestra and musical styles. Mordden goes on to describe, chronologically, over 700 pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Further aids to the reader include two lists of repertory builders and a glossary of musical terms.
"Easy and pleasurable to read...a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews
Country USA
Brand Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer Oxford University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780195040418
Color Multicolor
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EANs 9780195040418
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

A Guide to Orchestral Music: The Handbook for Non-Musicians (Oxford Quick Reference)