{"product_id":"classical-music-the-50-greatest-composers-and-their-1000-greatest-works-0449910423-used","title":"Classical Music: The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1,000 Greatest Works","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0449910423\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goulding, Phil G.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSICWho 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?Maybe 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.The result is a complete classical music education in one volume. Comprehensive, discriminating, and delightfully irreverent, Classical Music provides such essential information as:* Rankings of the top 50 composers (Bach is #1. Borodin is #50)* A detailed and anecdotal look at each composer's life and work* The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each.* Further great works of each composer--if you really like him* Concise explanations of musical terminology, forms, and periods* A guide to the parts and history of the symphony orchestra\"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.\"--The Washington Post\"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.\"--The Arizona Daily Star\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52342507766048,"sku":"USED0449910423","price":24.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71RvK7gnumL.jpg?v=1789177283","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/classical-music-the-50-greatest-composers-and-their-1000-greatest-works-0449910423-used","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}