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From anonymous 10th century troubadours to world-renowned 20th century composers, A History of Music of the Western World explores the roots of the most influential music genres of our time. Essential listening for students and lovers of great music, the collection includes stimulating discussions by 15 prominent music authorities, including Christopher Hogwood and Dr. Wilfrid Mellers. The collection includes 1) New Arts for Old: Medieval Music 1100-1480 2) Musick's Feaste: Music of the Renaissance 1480-1600 3) "A Pearl Distorted": the Baroque Period 1600-1750 4) Sonata and the Creative Ideal: The Classical Period 1750-1830 5) Expressions and Extravagance: The Romantic Period 1830-1900 6) Reaction and Revolution: The Modern Period 1900-1945 7) Contemporary Music 1945-1980 8) Approaches to Popular Music 1960-1980 9) From Cave to Cavern: The History of Percussion Instruments 10) Islands in the Sun: The Story of Reggae and Calypso 11) A Jug of This: An Introduction to English Folk Music 12) Instruments Around the WorldProduct Identifiers
PublisherPenguin/Highbridge
ISBN-101565111842
ISBN-139781565111844
eBay Product ID (ePID)918508
Product Key Features
Book TitleHistory of Music in Western Civilization : Stimulating Discussions by 11 Prominent Music Authorities, with Musical Examples
TopicHistory & Criticism, General
Publication Year1997
LanguageEnglish
GenreMusic
AuthorHighbridge
Dimensions
Item Height3in
Item Length7.1in
Item Width4.5in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Number of Volumes12 Vols.
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition,Abridged Edition
Number of Pages630 Pages