The Book of World-Famous Music: Classical Popular and Folk (Fifth Edition Revised and Enlarged) (Dover Books on Music)

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This classic painstakingly researched compilation of music information newly revised and enlarged analyzes nearly 1 000 of the worlds most familiar melodies tracing them back to their original printed sources. Here in one convenient volume are the composers lyricists copyright date first lines of music lyrics physical condition of first editions and other data on a tremendous range of compositions including We Shall Overcome Haydns Surprise Symphony The Well-Tempered Clavier Theres No Business Like Show Business Silent Night Pictures at an Exhibition Schuberts Ave Maria and many more. 30 black-and-white illustrations.