Sadie, Stanley 1930- editor Wilson, Charles consultant editor Ashkenazi, Vladímir Davídovich 1937- text encyclopedia enk London Flame Tree Publishing 2015 New & expanded edition. Second edition monographic eng

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496 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm. The Classical Music Encylopedia, now fully updated, traces the development of Western music from medieval times through to the twenty-first century. Each chapter begins with an Introduction to the era, followed by an A to Z of the key composers and musicians of the era, with an expert's recommended recording for each entry. Within these, the musical greats - from Mozart to Stravinksy - have more extensive entries. The Styles and Forms sections discuss the many different styles of music, from the earliest notation to the minimalism of the twentieth century, while the development of each era's Instruments is also extensively investigated. Written by many of the world's leading experts in the field, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy-to-use and highly informative - an essential guide for readers of all levels. Foreword / Vladimir Ashkenazy Introduction / Stanley Sadie The world of music The medieval era The Renaissance The early Baroque The late Baroque The Classical era The early Romantic The late Romantic The modern era Contemporary music Founding editor: Stanley Sadie ; Consultant editor: Charles Wilson ; Foreword by Vladimir Ashkenazy. Previous edition published in 2003 Music Encyclopedias Música Enciclopedias R ML 100 C614 2015 780.3 9781783616190 1783616199 2005054296 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0632/2005054296-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0632/2005054296-d.html DLC 050922 20250123123047.0 123092 eng