{"product_id":"the-essential-canon-of-classical-music","title":"The Essential Canon of Classical Music","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate guide to classical composers and their music-for both the novice and the experienced listener  Music  according to Aaron Copland  can thrive only if there are \"gifted listeners.\" But todays listeners must choose between classical and rock  opera and rap  and the choices can seem overwhelming at times. In The Essential Canon of Classical Music  David Dubal comes to the aid of the struggling listener and provides a cultural-literacy handbook for classical music. Dubal identifies the 240 composers whose works are most important to an understanding of classical music and offers a comprehensive  chronological guide to their lives and works. He has searched beyond the traditional canon to introduce readers to little-known works by some of the most revered names in classical music-Bach  Haydn  Mozart  Schubert-as well as to the major works of lesser-known composers. In a spirited and opinionated voice  Dubal seeks to rid us of the notion of \"masterpieces\" and instead to foster a new generation of master listeners. The result is an uncommon collection of the wonders classical music has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946440192053,"sku":"ByrdShop_086547608X","price":28.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780865476080.jpg?v=1769949037","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-essential-canon-of-classical-music","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}