Classical Music 101 A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music
Classical Music 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music by Fred Plotkin is a comprehensive resource published by Hyperion Books on September 18, 2002. This 688-page edition is written in English and serves as an accessible introduction to the world of classical music, designed for those eager to deepen their appreciation and understanding of the genre.
In this book, readers will learn how to become expert listeners, which is essential for truly enjoying classical music. The text explores a millennium of music, highlighting significant works and composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach. Additionally, the book features interviews with notable musicians, offering insights into their artistry. Classical Music 101 aims to guide readers through the complexities of classical music, making it an ideal companion for anyone looking to engage with this rich musical tradition.
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The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.
For anyone who is aching to discover classical music, this comprehensive and accessible book is the ideal teacher. Writing in the clear and highly entertaining prose that made Opera 101 the standard text in its field, Fred Plotkin — music expert, teacher, lecturer, and famous author — presents classical music in a way that respects both the reader and the art form. In Classical Music 101: –The reader will discover how to become an expert listener, which is essential for learning to love classical music.
–A thousand years of music are explored, with emphasis on great works in all styles. Significant composers will be profiled in depth, including Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, and many more.
–Important musicians, such as pianist Emanuel Ax, singer Marilyn Horne, and conductor James Levine, speak about their art in interviews.
Classical Music 101, the newest addition to a highly successful series intended for readers who don’t consider themselves dummies or idiots, will help the person drawn to the finer things in life (and readers who don’t know how to approach them) discover the glories of music.
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