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Guide to Orchestral Music : The Handbook for Non-Musicians by Ethan Mordden (1986, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195040414

ISBN-139780195040418

eBay Product ID (ePID)1312906

Product Key Features

Book TitleGuide to Orchestral Music : the Handbook for Non-Musicians

Number of Pages592 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGenres & Styles / Classical, Printed Music / Band & Orchestra

Publication Year1986

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic

AuthorEthan Mordden

Book SeriesOxford Quick Reference Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight16.9 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.3 in

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Reviews"The text is not only easy to read, but it is enlightening on form, style, and other essentials that will stimulate the attentive reader into a better grasp of what the composer intended to express and how well he expressed it. This is a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has nothad a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews, "The text is not only easy to read, but it is enlightening on form, style, and other essentials that will stimulate the attentive reader into a better grasp of what the composer intended to express and how well he expressed it. This is a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews"The text is not only easy to read, but it is enlightening on form, style, and other essentials that will stimulate the attentive reader into a better grasp of what the composer intended to express and how well he expressed it. This is a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews, "The text is not only easy to read, but it is enlightening on form, style, and other essentials that will stimulate the attentive reader into a better grasp of what the composer intended to express and how well he expressed it. This is a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews, "The text is not only easy to read, but it is enlightening on form, style,and other essentials that will stimulate the attentive reader into a bettergrasp of what the composer intended to express and how well he expressed it.This is a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musicaleducation but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews

SynopsisThis authoritative guide gives the non-musician the fundamentals of orchestral music. It begins with a general introduction to the symphony and various musical styles and then describes, chronologically, over seven hundred pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Mordden also includes a glossary of musical terms and other useful aids for the music lover., Relaxed and accessible in style, this authoritative guide is the first symphony handbook for non-musicians. The book begins with a general introduction to the symphony and short pieces on the orchestra and musical styles. Mordden goes on to describe, chronologically, over 700 pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Further aids to the reader include two lists of repertory builders and a glossary of musical terms. "Easy and pleasurable to read...a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews