The third book in the Student's Series is unique because it provides concise, easily understood information normally found only in large, expensive volumes. This handy-sized text includes background material on the major periods of music history, as well as interesting facts on well-known composers from each period. Excellent drawings of most composers are also included. Works well for both individual and classroom use.
Contents
The Pre-Renaissance Period
The Renaissance Period
ÿÿÿÿÿGiovanni-Pierluigi da Palestrina
The Baroque Period
ÿÿÿÿÿSome General Characteristics of Baroque Music
ÿÿÿÿÿJohann Sebastian Bach
ÿÿÿÿÿGeorge Frederick Handel
The Classical Period
ÿÿÿÿÿSome General Characteristics of Classical Music
ÿÿÿÿÿFranz Josef Haydn
ÿÿÿÿÿWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
ÿÿÿÿÿLudwig Van Beethoven
The Romantic Period
ÿÿÿÿÿSome General Characteristics of Romantic Music
ÿÿÿÿÿFranz Schubert
Felix Mendelssohn
Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt
Johannes Brahms
Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Anton Dvorak
The Impressionist Period
ÿÿÿÿÿClaude Debussy
The Contemporary Period
ÿÿÿÿÿSome General Characteristics of Contemporary Music