{"product_id":"the-complete-classical-music-guide","title":"The Complete Classical Music Guide","description":"Author: DK\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780241422984\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Dorling Kindersley\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2019\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 241mm x 202mm x 29mm\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive and accessible guide to classical music and music theory, including styles, form, instruments, and more than 280 composer profiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you already love classical music or you're just beginning to explore it, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Classical Music\u003c\/i\u003e Guide invites you to discover the spirituality of Byrd's masses, the awesome power of Handel's \u003ci\u003eMessiah\u003c\/i\u003e, and the wonders of Wagner's operas, as well as hundreds more composers and their masterpieces. This guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years, charting the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres. Biographies of major and lesser-known composers offer rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book explores the features that defined each musical era - from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque, through the drama of Romantic music, to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. Timelines, quotes, and colour photographs give a voice to this music and the exceptionally gifted individuals who created it.","brand":"Ships in 4 to 7 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41699323052190,"sku":"UBD-9780241422984","price":44.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/products\/9780241422984.jpg?v=1653298295","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/the-complete-classical-music-guide","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}