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Essential Canon of Classical Music, Paperback by Dubal, David, ISBN 0865476640, ISBN-13 9780865476646, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Provides facts about composers important to the history of classical music, including profiles of Guillaume Dufay, Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, Georges Bizet, and Dmitri Shostakovich.

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Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10
0865476640
ISBN-13
9780865476646
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2379489

Product Key Features

Book Title
Essential Canon of Classical Music
Number of Pages
800 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music
Author
David Dubal
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
46.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Trade
LCCN
2001-034268
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
A true classic of the genre . . . Dubal's solid book is a valuable work of reference, and a musical education in itself., "This is a music literacy handbook packed full of useful information that every musician and music lover needs almost daily" -- The Tampa Tribune " The Essential Canon of Classical Music is a terrific book. David Dubal's spirited essays are wonderful introductions to the composers, and his vivid descriptions of the music and recommendations of recordings are invaluable. This book has something for everyone, from the beginner to the sophisticated listener. It has a permanent resting place on my CD player."--Tony Randall "No one writes more cogently on music than David Dubal. I learned a lot. Dubal instructs even as he entertains. And he cares deeply." --Ned Rorem "A true classic of the genre . . . Dubal's solid book is a valuable work of reference, and a musical education in itself." -- National Review "The book will please those systematically assembling a library of classical recordings and those simply wanting help at the music store." -- Houston Chronicle "David Dubal is a truly gifted explainer of the classical repertoire."-- Buffalo News "Rich and instructive." -- New York Observer "Provides useful guideposts for the lay reader." -- Symphony "Here at last is a work that bears nothing in common with the arid machinations of the academic encyclopedists. Instead Dubal offers adroitly written vignettes about every major and more than a few minor composers. Obliterating both myth and shallow idolatry with his keen wit, lively prose and comprehensive scholarship, Dubal minces no words, revealing in every case much of his subject idiosyncratic peccadilloes." -- The Times [St. Petersburg Florida], Here at last is a work that bears nothing in common with the arid machinations of the academic encyclopedists. Instead Dubal offers adroitly written vignettes about every major and more than a few minor composers. Obliterating both myth and shallow idolatry with his keen wit, lively prose and comprehensive scholarship, Dubal minces no words, revealing in every case much of his subject idiosyncratic peccadilloes., "This is a music literacy handbook packed full of useful information that every musician and music lover needs almost daily" -- The Tampa Tribune " The Essential Canon of Classical Music is a terrific book. David Dubal's spirited essays are wonderful introductions to the composers, and his vivid descriptions of the music and recommendations of recordings are invaluable. This book has something for everyone, from the beginner to the sophisticated listener. It has a permanent resting place on my CD player." -- Tony Randall "No one writes more cogently on music than David Dubal. I learned a lot. Dubal instructs even as he entertains. And he cares deeply." -- Ned Rorem "A true classic of the genre . . . Dubal's solid book is a valuable work of reference, and a musical education in itself." -- National Review "The book will please those systematically assembling a library of classical recordings and those simply wanting help at the music store." -- Houston Chronicle "David Dubal is a truly gifted explainer of the classical repertoire." -- Buffalo News "Rich and instructive." -- New York Observer "Provides useful guideposts for the lay reader." -- Symphony "Here at last is a work that bears nothing in common with the arid machinations of the academic encyclopedists. Instead Dubal offers adroitly written vignettes about every major and more than a few minor composers. Obliterating both myth and shallow idolatry with his keen wit, lively prose and comprehensive scholarship, Dubal minces no words, revealing in every case much of his subject idiosyncratic peccadilloes." -- The Times [St. Petersburg Florida], The book will please those systematically assembling a library of classical recordings and those simply wanting help at the music store., The Essential Canon of Classical Music is a terrific book. David Dubal's spirited essays are wonderful introductions to the composers, and his vivid descriptions of the music and recommendations of recordings are invaluable. This book has something for everyone, from the beginner to the sophisticated listener. It has a permanent resting place on my CD player., This is a music literacy handbook packed full of useful information that every musician and music lover needs almost daily, "This is a music literacy handbook packed full of useful information that every musician and music lover needs almost daily" --The Tampa Tribune "The Essential Canon of Classical Music is a terrific book. David Dubal's spirited essays are wonderful introductions to the composers, and his vivid descriptions of the music and recommendations of recordings are invaluable. This book has something for everyone, from the beginner to the sophisticated listener. It has a permanent resting place on my CD player."--Tony Randall "No one writes more cogently on music than David Dubal. I learned a lot. Dubal instructs even as he entertains. And he cares deeply." --Ned Rorem "A true classic of the genre . . . Dubal's solid book is a valuable work of reference, and a musical education in itself." --National Review "The book will please those systematically assembling a library of classical recordings and those simply wanting help at the music store." --Houston Chronicle "David Dubal is a truly gifted explainer of the classical repertoire."-- Buffalo News "Rich and instructive." --New York Observer "Provides useful guideposts for the lay reader." --Symphony "Here at last is a work that bears nothing in common with the arid machinations of the academic encyclopedists. Instead Dubal offers adroitly written vignettes about every major and more than a few minor composers. Obliterating both myth and shallow idolatry with his keen wit, lively prose and comprehensive scholarship, Dubal minces no words, revealing in every case much of his subject idiosyncratic peccadilloes." --The Times [St. Petersburg Florida], "This is a music literacy handbook packed full of useful information that every musician and music lover needs almost daily" --The Tampa Tribune "The Essential Canon of Classical Musicis a terrific book. David Dubal's spirited essays are wonderful introductions to the composers, and his vivid descriptions of the music and recommendations of recordings are invaluable. This book has something for everyone, from the beginner to the sophisticated listener. It has a permanent resting place on my CD player."--Tony Randall "No one writes more cogently on music than David Dubal. I learned a lot. Dubal instructs even as he entertains. And he cares deeply." --Ned Rorem "A true classic of the genre . . . Dubal's solid book is a valuable work of reference, and a musical education in itself." --National Review "The book will please those systematically assembling a library of classical recordings and those simply wanting help at the music store." --Houston Chronicle "David Dubal is a truly gifted explainer of the classical repertoire."--Buffalo News "Rich and instructive." --New York Observer "Provides useful guideposts for the lay reader." --Symphony "Here at last is a work that bears nothing in common with the arid machinations of the academic encyclopedists. Instead Dubal offers adroitly written vignettes about every major and more than a few minor composers. Obliterating both myth and shallow idolatry with his keen wit, lively prose and comprehensive scholarship, Dubal minces no words, revealing in every case much of his subject idiosyncratic peccadilloes." --The Times[St. Petersburg Florida], No one writes more cogently on music than David Dubal. I learned a lot. Dubal instructs even as he entertains. And he cares deeply.
Dewey Decimal
780/.92/2
Synopsis
The ultimate guide to classical composers and their music-for both the novice and the experienced listener Music, according to Aaron Copland, can thrive only if there are "gifted listeners." But today's listeners must choose between classical and rock, opera and rap, and the choices can seem overwhelming at times. In The Essential Canon of Classical Music , David Dubal comes to the aid of the struggling listener and provides a cultural-literacy handbook for classical music. Dubal identifies the 240 composers whose works are most important to an understanding of classical music and offers a comprehensive, chronological guide to their lives and works. He has searched beyond the traditional canon to introduce readers to little-known works by some of the most revered names in classical music-Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert-as well as to the major works of lesser-known composers. In a spirited and opinionated voice, Dubal seeks to rid us of the notion of "masterpieces" and instead to foster a new generation of master listeners. The result is an uncommon collection of the wonders classical music has to offer., The ultimate guide to classical composers and their music-for both the novice and the experienced listener Music, according to Aaron Copland, can thrive only if there are gifted listeners. But today's listeners must choose between classical and rock, opera and rap, and the choices can seem overwhelming at times. In The Essential Canon of Classical Music , David Dubal comes to the aid of the struggling listener and provides a cultural-literacy handbook for classical music. Dubal identifies the 240 composers whose works are most important to an understanding of classical music and offers a comprehensive, chronological guide to their lives and works. He has searched beyond the traditional canon to introduce readers to little-known works by some of the most revered names in classical music-Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert-as well as to the major works of lesser-known composers. In a spirited and opinionated voice, Dubal seeks to rid us of the notion of masterpieces and instead to foster a new generation of master listeners. The result is an uncommon collection of the wonders classical music has to offer.
LC Classification Number
MT90.D83 2001

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