{"product_id":"classical-music-the-50-greatest-composers-and-their-1000-greatest-works-9780449903568","title":"Classical Music: The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1000 Greatest Works","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical Music: The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1000 Greatest Works\u003c\/strong\u003e by Goulding, Phil G.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780449903568.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSIC\nWho are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinskys \"Rite of Spring\" cause a riot? Which five of each important composers works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?\nMaybe you dont know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didnt. 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 couldnt find.\nThe result is a complete classical music education in one volume. Comprehensive, discriminating, and delightfully irreverent, Classical Music provides such essential information as:\n* Rankings of the top 50 composers (Bach is #1. Borodin is #50)\n* A detailed and anecdotal look at each composers life and work\n* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.\n* Further great works of each composer--if you really like him\n* Concise explanations of musical terminology, forms, and periods\n* A guide to the parts and history of the symphony orchestra\n\"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.\"\n--The Washington Post\n\"One terrific music appreciation book...The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Gouldings writing style is breezy yet mature....[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service.\"\n--The Arizona Daily Star\n\nFrom the Trade Paperback edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fawcett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966191792181,"sku":"ByrdShop_0449903567","price":27.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780449903568_70aeba44-e8a6-4c1a-acc0-674ac25c8ac3.jpg?v=1778710839","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/classical-music-the-50-greatest-composers-and-their-1000-greatest-works-9780449903568","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}