The NPR curious listener's guide to classical music / Tim Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Tim.

Contributor:

National Public Radio (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music appreciation.

Physical Description:

xv, 249 pages ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Perigee, 2002.

Summary:

What defines classical music? It encompasses many things. It connotes something of lasting value, something conceived with certain standards in mind, yet far from elitist or restrictive. Whether it's the work of Mozart, Bach, or Beethoven, whether it's a fugue, a symphony, or a concerto, the most significant aspect of classical music is what composers do to engage the ear, the mind, and the heart. So, what is classical music? Whether you're looking for the answer in a casual friendship with the art form, or a lasting love affair, let your curiosity be sparked. Plunge right in. The music's fine.

Contents:

2. The Story of Classical Music 7

3. Varieties of Classical Music 33

4. Classical Music Deconstructed 51

5. The Composers 87

6. The Performers 127

7. The Music 151

8. Classical Music on CD 191

9. The Language of Classical Music 215.

Notes:

"A Grand Central Press Book".

Includes discography (pages 191-213), bibliographical references (pages 227-232), and index.

ISBN:

0399527958

OCLC:

48176703