The Appreciation Of Music V2: Great Modern Composers

By Daniel Gregory Mason

Book Overview

The Appreciation Of Music V2: Great Modern Composers is a book written by Daniel Gregory Mason, an American composer, music theorist, and educator. This volume is the second in a series of books that aim to provide readers with an understanding and appreciation of music. In this book, Mason focuses on the great modern composers of the time. He discusses the works of composers such as Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, and Igor Stravinsky, among others. Mason provides insights into their lives, influences, and the historical context in which they created their music. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular composer. Mason provides a brief biography of the composer, followed by an analysis of their most significant works. He also discusses the techniques and styles used by each composer and how they contributed to the development of modern music. The Appreciation Of Music V2: Great Modern Composers is an excellent resource for music lovers, students, and educators who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation of modern music. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. With its detailed analysis and historical context, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in modern music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163826111
• ISBN13: 9781163826119
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"