The Book of World-Famous Music: Classical, Popular, and Folk

The Book of World-Famous Music: Classical, Popular, and Folk (Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) (Dover Books on Music)

This classic, painstakingly researched compilation of music information, newly revised and enlarged, analyzes nearly 1,000 of the world's most familiar melodies, tracing them back to their original printed sources. Here in one convenient volume are the composers, lyricists, copyright date, first lines of music, lyrics, physical condition of first editions, and other data on a tremendous range of compositions, including We Shall Overcome, Haydn's Surprise Symphony, The Well-Tempered Clavier, There's No Business Like Show Business, Silent Night, Pictures at an Exhibition, Schubertâ€™s Ave Maria, and many more. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
Country USA
Brand Dover Publications
Manufacturer Dover Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber DOV19594
ReleaseDate 2012-02-15
UnitCount 1
UPCs 800759414758
EANs 9780486414751

The Book of World-Famous Music: Classical, Popular, and Folk (Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged) (Dover Books on Music)