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From the romantic agonies of Hector Berlioz to the lonely labors of Anton Bruckner; from the cosmopolitan triumphs of George Frideric Handel to the politically fraught career of Dmitri Shostakovich, the lives of the great composers are as varied and multifaceted as the works of creative genius they produced. Biographical profiles of 50 of Western classical music’s greatest composers are presented in chronological order in this elegant and informative survey. Each account describes the life, artistic development, and creative output of each composer and places their work within a historical and cultural context. Shortlists of must-hear masterpieces from each composer are also provided, making this a perfect resource for building a brilliant classical music collection.

Product Description: (Music Sales America). Distilled from an extensive collection of songs written over 12 years mainly for BBC Radio 4's Stop The Week, the eight examples of Jeremy Nicholas' verbal dexterity and musical wit in this album provide wonderful fodder for concerts, cabarets, revues and parites...read more

Product Description: This is a guide to classical music, aimed at the beginner and enthusiast alike, and covering charts, a history of music, and composers. It is arranged alphabetically, discussing the composer's biography, musical influences and type of music, followed by a list of essential works...read more

Product Description: This guide to classical music begins with lists of music for different occasions and moods, and then describes 1000 pieces of classical music in an accessible manner. The final section of the book is an index of all the pieces in the book arranged by musical period.

Product Description: This is a guide to classical music, aimed at the beginner and enthusiast alike, and covering charts, a history of music, and composers. It is arranged alphabetically, discussing the composer's biography, musical influences and type of music, followed by a list of essential works...read more

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