The Encyclopedia Of Music. Instruments Of The Orchestra And The Great Composers

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: ANNESS PUBLISHING
Publisher Place: Uk
Publisher Year: 2011
Edition: First Edition

Description: 512 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Book features : fully illustrated with over 1000 photographs and illustrations of musical instruments and composers an authoritative musicians guide to over 100 of the most famous classical composers, from Bach to Xenakis, encompassing all styles of composition from medieval times to the present day a comprehensive encyclopedia of musical instruments, covering all sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion, keyboards and the voice, as well as historical, rare and non-Western instruments and, the fascinating lives of the great composers - the places where they lived and worked, scenes from their ballets or operas, and examples of their original scripts. This comprehensive encyclopedia gives an overview of the way music has developed, beginning with ancient civilisations through to the present day. The section on music-making shows how instruments, ensembles and orchestras evolved and all the elements that co-ordinate to make them function. The book then provides an illustrated guide to the most influential composers: those who have defined or developed particular styles of composition, and who have created for themselves a significant place in music history. Over 100 composers are featured, including the pre-eminent Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, other greats such as Vivaldi, Schubert and Tchaikovsky, and modern composers such as Carter, Boulez and Stockhausen. About the Authors Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge and served in brass bands in England, Germany and Hong Kong. He has written several books, including Musical Leicester, a history of musical life in that city, as well as playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching. Wendy Thompson was Editorial Director at Faber Music Limited from 1986-91. In 1993 she founded Classic Arts Productions Limited, an independent radio production company that provides distinguished music programs for BBC Radio 3.

ISBN: 9781843094364