{"product_id":"the-classical-music-lovers-companion-to-orchestral-music","title":"The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950  Robert Philip  scholar  broadcaster  and musician  has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music  designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty-eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich  this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most frequently performed works  including symphonies  concertos  overtures  suites  and ballet scores. It offers intriguing details about each piece while avoiding technical terminology that might frustrate the non-specialist reader.  Philip identifies key features in each work  as well as subtleties and surprises that await the attentive listener  and he includes enough background and biographical information to illuminate the composers intentions. Organized alphabetically from Bach to Webern  this compendium will be indispensable for classical music enthusiasts  whether in the concert hall or enjoying recordings at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954826932277,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300120699","price":63.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300120691.jpg?v=1770285710","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-classical-music-lovers-companion-to-orchestral-music","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}