Popular GD to Classical Music

by Anne Gray

From the music of ancient civilizations to the Baroque Era, the Classical Period, the Romantic and Modern Eras, this delightful, accessible guide covers it all. Among its features are incisive... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559721650
• ISBN13: 9781559721653
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Citadel Press
• Length: 353 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

1st to feature chapters on WOMEN composers & conductors!

Finally, a NON-boring book on Classical Music! I have never learned so much, so easily! A Reader---From Cave People to Modern times, all the great eras of music: Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Modern...The never dull lives of Great Composers, Women Composers & Conductors through the ages, Black Composers & Conductors, the origin of musical instruments, hundreds of Performers and musical personalities, Opera, Operetta, Ballet, Musicals, Movie Music -- all delightfully described. What a treasure! Charles Bubb, former Principal Trumpet, San Francisco Symphony--- Dr. Gray's ability to put complicated musical thought into concise & descriptive prose is both educational & entertaining. Audiences have long needed this kind of book. Leonard Slatkin, Director, Nat'l Symphony---Reading this book is like going to a concert with a knowledgeable friend! Libby Larson, Composer---The Guide will encourage listening to classical music. Long overdue is the section on women in music history. Morton Gould, Composer, President, ASCAP '86-'94---Newcomers to concert music will be encouraged by the frank & simple way Dr. Gray deals with her subject. Musicians will applaud the purpose it advances. David Raksin, Film Composer---This book is the missing link forging a 3-way bond between men & women in music and a personal connection to the audience. Victoria Bond, Composer-Conductor---A fascinating read, I couldn't put it down! Martin Bookspan, Lecturer, Live at Lincoln Center---Thank you for a new perspective, Zubin Mehta, International Maestro---This is the Tops International Superstore of Classical Music! Mary Kunz,Buffalo, NY, News---A reference book any teacher could fly with! Mary Stitt, Professor Emeritus---Dr. Gray's insight, wit & perspective open the door to the wonderful, musical heritage that belongs to all of us. JoAnn Falletta, Conductor---A major contribution to a shamelessly neglected subject...the influence of WOMEN in music. David Amos, Conductor--- In these challenging times for classical music worldwide, Dr. Gray's well-researched & informative book contributes valuable assistance to listeners, both new & experienced. A much-needed reader-friendly companion for all lovers of art music Gisele Ben-Dor, Conductor--- I can hardly wait for Vivace Press to bring out Dr. Anne Gray's new book, The Popular Guide to WOMEN in Classical Music--what a landmark this will be!!! Adrian Harmon, violinist