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Music For The Millions: The Encyclopedia Of Musical Masterpieces

Music For The Millions: The Encyclopedia Of Musical Masterpieces

Ewen, David

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesMetalMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1258097826
ISBN13: 9781258097820
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Sep 2 2011
Pages: 682
Weight: 2.56
Height: 1.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Music For The Millions: The Encyclopedia Of Musical Masterpieces is a comprehensive guide to the greatest musical compositions of all time. Written by David Ewen, a renowned music critic and historian, the book covers a wide range of genres and styles, including classical, jazz, opera, and popular music. The book is organized alphabetically by composer, with each entry providing a detailed analysis of one or more of their most significant works. Ewen delves into the historical context of each piece, discussing the composer's life and influences, as well as the cultural and musical trends of the time. He also provides musical analysis, describing the structure, melody, and harmony of each piece, and highlighting notable features or innovations.In addition to the composer entries, the book includes several thematic chapters that explore broader topics in music history, such as the evolution of musical instruments or the development of opera. The book also features a glossary of musical terms and a comprehensive index for easy reference.Overall, Music For The Millions is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in classical music or music history. Ewen's engaging writing style and deep knowledge of the subject make this book both informative and enjoyable to read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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