Product Description
Here is an innovative and thoroughly enjoyable approach to demystifying classical music for the devotee and the novice alike. Consisting of a fully illustrated book with unique musical timelines and an accompanying CD, it teaches the reader to navigate any piece of music–from operas to piano sonatas to complete orchestral movements. Over 200 color photos.Amazon.com Review
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Classical Music: A New Way of Listening
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#1 by Anonymous on March 24, 2010 - 2:09 am
Waugh has put together a beautiful book that describes what classical music is all about, with fine visual art to accompany the characteristics of the pieces/composers. Waugh is not a snob about classical music (and aptly describes the music snobs one may encounter). The only drawback is that the music excerpts are mostly quiet, pastoral pieces; wish he had put in more variety of classical works with thunder and lightening.
Rating: 4 / 5