Biographical and historical data and clear technical explanations are featured in a guide to the appreciation of twentieth-century music that includes a full discussion of trends since 1961, a dictionary of composers, and a concentrated review of musicalconcepts

David Gordin struggles to live up to his mother's dreams and expectations by succeeding in the competitive world of music

As the Nazis consolidate their power, opera singer Magda Volkmann finds herself in conflict with love and loyalty on one side and the necessities of a career on the other

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A beautiful woman rescues Stefan from his midlife crisis in Hungary, but when they flee together to the United States, the romance crumbles, leaving Stefan in an even deeper state of despair

The Enjoyment of Music: Shorter Version

A promising youth makes his debut as a concert violinist at Carnegie Hall, falls in love with a talented pianist, and then risks it all by beginning a dangerous affair with the cocaine-abusing wife of a wealthy patron.

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Product Description: Eight edition: Shorter version. Four cassettes to accompany The Norton Scores and The Enjoyment of Music.

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With nearly three million copies sold over eight editions, The Enjoyment of Music is the best-selling music appreciation text of all time. Spanning the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century, the text offers a thorough introduction to the elements of music, a broad overview of the history of musical styles, and fascinating cultural contexts and perspectives. The Ninth Edition of this classic text features a stunning new design, exciting new repertory, and an unmatched ancillary and media package.

Easy to read, easy to teach, The Enjoyment of Music has been the most trusted introduction to music for over five decades. The Eleventh Edition reflects how today's students learn, listen to, and live with music. With an accessible, student-friendly treatment of the subject, it emphasizes context to show how music fits in the everyday lives of people throughout history, and connects culture, performance, and technology to the lives of students today. The new edition features a streamlined and memorable narrative, more cultural and historical context, and in-text features that encourage and develop critical thinking skills.