Classical music without fear : a guide for general audiences / Marianne Williams Tobias.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tobias, Marianne Williams.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music appreciation.

Music--History and criticism.

Music.

Physical Description:

x, 194 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2003]

Summary:

In this entertaining and engaging book, Marianne Williams Tobias demystifies the potentially intimidating world of classical music for a general readership. "Classical Music Without Fear aims at the intelligent reader by demonstrating the universality and relevancy of classical music to today's listeners. This easy-access book contains lively historical commentary, intelligent explanations of musical style and form, helpful tips on attending concerts, a quick guide to reading music and musical scores, and a glossary of terms. Also included is a reference section that summarizes standard concert works and suggests choices for starting your own classical CD collection. Lavishly illustrated with fullcolor reproductions of period artwork and numerous other portraits, musical scores, and illustrations. "Classical Music Without Fear brings the heritage of classical music to life.

Contents:

Getting started

The time zones

Reading music: reading a book

Classical music sampler.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0253342775

0253216184

OCLC:

51753035