The Listener's Companion. Great Composers And Their Works

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 2002
Edition: First Edition

Description: 350 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Renowned for his literary style as well as his musical scholarship, Nicolas Slonimsky wrote many program notes and articles for newspapers and other periodicals, in addition to his well-known books. These shorter writings, edited by Slonimskys daughter, Electra Yourke, are collected for the first time in this excellent introduction to the classical repertoire, from Bach to Shostakovich. Arranged chronologically by composer, the chapters begin with biographical sketches and go on to describe some of each composers most popular and imporant works.

ISBN: 9780825672781