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A general history of music from the infancy of the Greek drama to the present period

A general history of music from the infancy of the Greek drama to the present period

S. Rockstro, W.

Paperback

General MusicGeneral World HistoryMusic Reference

ISBN10: 9353702119
ISBN13: 9789353702113
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 17 2019
Pages: 588
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.31 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
From the chorus of Greek tragedy to the symphony hall, W. S. Rockstro traces how sound became a civilisation's memory. Listen. The past still sings. A general history of music is a brisk, intelligent music history survey that connects ancient Greek music drama with the rise of the European classical tradition, following sacred chant, Renaissance craft, Baroque invention and the flowering of the western art music canon. Rockstro writes with the assurance of Victorian music scholarship, balancing dates and names with the larger story: why styles change, how instruments and forms mature, and what listeners sought in different ages. It works equally well as a musicology reference book for the shelf and as a classical music textbook for readers who want a coherent, readable history of western music. Covering the long arc from ancient Greece to 19th century concert life, the book maps the evolution of European composers and their schools without losing sight of the listener's experience. First issued in the nineteenth century, it reflects a moment when scholarship and performance spoke the same language. For the curious newcomer it is an inviting companion to a music appreciation course text; for music students it becomes a practical study guide, clarifying the pathways that lead from early drama and church song to the great continental masters. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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