Classical music 101 [a complete guide to learning and loving classical music]
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In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to more than one hundred great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Dvoøák, and Mahler. He describes all the musical instruments in the orchestra, defines major musical terms, and makes music theory comprehensible for the uninitiated. There are also conversations with important musicians who offer fascinating insights about their art.
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- Edition: Downloadable audio file.
- Publisher: [Ashland] : Blackstone Audiobooks, 2004.
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| General Note: | Title from: Title details screen. Unabridged. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Read by Fred Plotkin. |
| Summary, etc.: | In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to more than one hundred great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Dvoøák, and Mahler. He describes all the musical instruments in the orchestra, defines major musical terms, and makes music theory comprehensible for the uninitiated. There are also conversations with important musicians who offer fascinating insights about their art. |
| System Details Note: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. Requires OverDrive Media Console (file size: 279698 KB). |
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| Subject: | Music appreciation. |
| Genre: | Audiobooks. |
| Topic Heading: | OverDrive. |