The Indispensable Composers: A Personal Guide

by Anthony Tommasini

Book Overview

An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York Times When he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time, he realized that his passion for this music was not enough. He needed to understand it. Take Bach, for starters. Who was he? How does one account for his music and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594205930
• ISBN13: 9781594205934
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Penguin Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.5"