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Introduction
Discover the lives and works of the great composers, performers, instruments and key works with this definitive visual guide to classical music. Whether you're a novice or just wanting to be more informed about your favourite pastime, you'll find everything you need in this informative companion.
- The classical music guide that shows you what others only tell you
- Endorsed by respected contemporary composers
- An essential reference library for this genre of music
From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, Cosi Fan Tutte to Swan Lake, every aspect is covered in this comprehensive volume. Created through a unique collaboration between DK and Classic FM and written by leading concert promoter, John Burrows, OBE - essential reading for any classical music fan.
'…exactly the thing many enthusiasts will have been waiting for.' Sunday Times (Culture)
Reviews
Customer Review:
Review by: scarlett burrows, 25 January 2009
'This book is amazing, i recommend it to all readers!!'
Press reviews
“If you don’t know your Albrechtsberger from your Ditters von Dittersdorf, then this is the book for you.” Pianist
Product details
Format: Paperback: flexiback
ISBN: 9781405306102
Size: 125 x 217mm
Number of pages: 512
Publication date: 05 May 2005
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
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