{"product_id":"classical-music-the-50-greatest-composers-and-their-1-000-greatest-works-isbn-9780449910429","title":"Classical Music: The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1,000 Greatest Works","description":"MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSIC\u003cbr\u003eWho are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinsky's \"Rite of Spring\" cause a riot? Which five of each important composer's works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?\u003cbr\u003eMaybe you don't know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didn't. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargon--so he decided to write the book he couldn't find.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a complete classical music education in one volume. Comprehensive, discriminating, and delightfully irreverent, Classical Music provides such essential information as:\u003cbr\u003e* Rankings of the top 50 composers (Bach is #1. Borodin is #50) \u003cbr\u003e* A detailed and anecdotal look at each composer's life and work \u003cbr\u003e* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each. \u003cbr\u003e* Further great works of each composer--if you really like him \u003cbr\u003e* Concise explanations of musical terminology, forms, and periods \u003cbr\u003e* A guide to the parts and history of the symphony orchestra \u003cbr\u003e\"This book uses every conceivable gimmick to immerse readers in the richness of classical music: lists, rankings, sidebars devoted to lively anecdotes, and catchy leads.\"\u003cbr\u003e--The Washington Post\u003cbr\u003e\"One terrific music appreciation book...The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Goulding's writing style is breezy yet mature....[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service.\"\u003cbr\u003e--The Arizona Daily Star","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301878845669,"sku":"NP9780449910429","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780449910429.jpg?v=1767723802","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/classical-music-the-50-greatest-composers-and-their-1-000-greatest-works-isbn-9780449910429","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}