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Book on Classical Music

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  • 27-03-2006 9:36pm
    #1
    unityofsaints
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    Hey,

    Wasn't sure whether to post this in literature or classical music forums, figured it had more chance of being answered here ;)

    Anyways I'm looking for a good book on classical (especially synphonic and other non-vocal) music, not necessarily about the major compsers but mainly focusing on the technical side i.e. explaining key terms and such. Really what I'm searching for is a listener's guide, I don't intend on playing it, I just want to get more out of the tons of CD's I've been listening to in a 'novice' way for years.

    Cheers in advance for advice,

    -unityofsaints


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    #2
    simu
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    This one's pretty good, imo. Have an older edition of it at home.


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    unityofsaints
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    Wow looks like it's pretty good value for a 1400+ page reference volume- does it focus on classical or is it evenly dividede between the genres? I don't want to read about pop or country!

    thanks for the advice.


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    simu
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    Well, the older edition we have at home is pretty much all classical - I think there are other genres included in the new one though but I'd imagine it's still mostly classical.


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