The Chronicle of Classical Music
An Intimate Diary of the Lives and Music of the Great Composers
Published on 24. July 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-500-28213-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Chronicle of Classical Music is a diary-style chronology tracing the development of Western classical music, revealing the inside story of the composers' daily lives: their travels, encounters, great works, performances, patrons, friends, lovers, families, finances, struggles and ambitions - a kaleidoscope of facts. Here is history of classical music presented in a way that is accessible, vivid and multi-dimensional - an essential book for all those interested in, or who are looking for a way into, serious music.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
228 Illustrations, black and white; 160 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 219 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28213-7 (9780500282137)
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Person
Alan Kendall was a Choral Scholar at King's College, Cambridge,
continuing his music studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. He is the
author of some twenty books, mostly on music, including the four volume
Heritage of Music, which he co-edited with Michael Raeburn.
continuing his music studies with Nadia Boulanger in Paris. He is the
author of some twenty books, mostly on music, including the four volume
Heritage of Music, which he co-edited with Michael Raeburn.
Content
Introduction: The Origins of Western Music; 1. 1600 - 1699: The Flowering of Baroque Music; 2. 1700 - 1799: From Baroque to Classicism; 3. 1800 - 1899: The Romantic Century; 4. 1900 - Today: The Century of Modernism.