Author : Bill Parker
Publisher : Bill Parker
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 26,94 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780964133204
Fully revised, this book whose last edition sold over 30,000 copies is "a lively, straightforward, and refreshingly 'user friendly' guide--informed and informative, but never condescending".--Tim Page, New York Music Critic and Public Radio Classical Music Commentator. Includes 14 illustrations.
Author : Bill Parker
Publisher :
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781878427595
In this edition Bill Parker expands and updates his previous selections and offers the consensus choices for the very. best classical recordings on compact disc. His knowledgeable comments on both new and old releases provide a valuable shortcut to those trying to sort out the relative merits of the past century of recording art. For the first time, this edition includes international record numbers for those collectors who prefer imported editions. With each musical period prefaced by a brief history, this edition truly becomes an indispensable reference guide for any new and curious collector.
Author : Ted Libbey
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 46,81 MB
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780761104872
An update and revised guide by the host of National Public Radio's Performance Today recommends the best recordings of the three hundred most important classical works, and provides background information on each composer. Original.
Author : Edward Greenfield
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 921 pages
File Size : 25,53 MB
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 0141399767
INDEPENDENT BOOKS OF THE YEAR This completely new edition of the Penguin Guide reviews the 1000 best classical albums issued and reissued over the past five decades, many of which dominate the catalogue because of their sheer excellence, irrespective of recording dates. More comprehensive than ever before, it indicates key recordings on CD, DVD and enhanced SACD, including those in surround sound. If you want the finest available version of any major classical album you will find it listed and assessed in these pages. Ranging from long-established albums to the newest releases, the latest edition represents the cream of the international repertoire and has all the information you need to select the finest classical music available.
Author : Freddie Caldwell
Publisher : Richards Education
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,72 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN :
Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of classical music with 'Journey Through Classical Music: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners.' From the majestic compositions of the Baroque era to the emotive masterpieces of the Romantic period, this book offers a thorough exploration of the key periods, styles, and composers that have shaped the classical music tradition. Delve into the intricacies of orchestral music, chamber music, and vocal works, gaining insight into the roles of different instruments, forms, and techniques. Uncover the secrets of musical theory and analysis, empowering yourself to understand and appreciate the complexities of classical compositions. Whether you're attending your first orchestral performance or building your classical music library, 'Journey Through Classical Music' provides valuable guidance and resources to enhance your experience. Engage with the timeless beauty and profound depth of classical music, and discover the joy of immersing yourself in one of the world's most cherished artistic traditions.
Author : Darin Hoskisson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 17,86 MB
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 1317672682
Anton Webern: A Research and Information Guide offers carefully selected and annotated sources regarding Webern from 1975 to present day, including sources on Webern’s life, his music, and the interpretation and reception of his music. Along with this comprehensive annotated listing of print and online sources, the book discusses the history of research on Webern and includes a brief chronology of his life. It is a major reference tool for those interested in Webern and his music and valuable for researchers of 20th century music and the Second Viennese School.
Author : David Pogue
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 13,94 MB
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 1119049741
Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! The beginner's guide to classical music Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you just how beautiful and rewarding it can be. You'll learn how Bach is different from Beethoven, how Mozart is different still, and why not all "classical" music is actually Classical if it's really Baroque or Romantic. You'll be introduced to the composers and their work, and discover the groundbreaking pieces that shake the world every time they're played. Begin building your classical music library with the essential recordings that define orchestral, choral, and operatic beauty as you get acquainted with the orchestras and musicians that bring the composers to life. Whether you want to play classical music or just learn more about it, Classical Music For Dummies will teach you everything you need to know to get the most out of this increasingly popular genre. Distinguish flute from piccolo, violin from viola, and trumpet from trombone Learn the difference between overtures, requiems, arias, and masses Explore the composers that shaped music as we know it Discover the recordings your music library cannot be without Classical music has begun sneaking into the mainstream — if your interest has been piqued, there's never been a better time to develop an appreciation for this incredibly rich, complex, and varied body of work. Classical Music For Dummies lays the groundwork, and demonstrates just how amazing classical music can be.
Author : Julie Biando Edwards
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810891824
This book is for those moving their library beyond places to find information. Written by practicing public librarians and an academic librarian with an interest in public libraries, the book focuses on how public libraries can become more community centered and, by doing so, how they can transform both themselves and their communities. The authors argue that focusing on building community through innovative and responsive services and programs will be the best way for the public library to reposition itself in the years to come.
Author : Carol June Bradley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 1135476470
The literature of American music librarianship has been around since the 19th century when public libraries began to keep records of player-piano concerts, significant donations of books and music, and suggestions for housing music. As the 20th century began, American periodicals printed more and more articles on increasingly specialized topics within music studies. Eventually books were developed to aid the music librarian; their publication has continued over the course of nearly a century. This book reflects the great diversity of the literature of music librarianship. The main resources included are items of historical interest, descriptions of individual collections, catalogues of collections, articles describing specific library functions, record-related subjects, bibliographies designed for music library use, literature from Canada and Britain when relevant to U.S. library practices, key discographies, and information on specialized music research. The material is ordered by topic and indexed by author, subject, and library name.
Author : Kirstin Dougan Johnson
Publisher : A-R Editions, Inc.
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 30,93 MB
Release :
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0895799049
Music Collection Development and Management in the Digital Age offers both a theoretical context and practical approaches to the issues facing today’s music collection builders and managers. In this exciting new book, Kirstin Dougan Johnson engages readers with many of the core responsibilities involved with music collections, in both music library and general library settings. The author examines the whole of music collections, incorporating into that vision guidance on the principles and tasks involved with collection building, acquisitions, management, and assessment. Details include music formats and publishing, music identification and discoverability, the context of music collections and the tasks involved in building and scoping them, diversity and inclusion in music collections, budgets and acquisitions workflows, pre- and post-order tasks, collection management and assessment, and future directions for collection development in music. With its focus on issues related to music scores and media in physical and electronic forms, Music Collection Development and Management in the Digital Age directly addresses subject librarians who select music materials in academic libraries. The volume also serves music librarians in other settings, such as public and conservatory libraries. All in all, Music Collection Development and Management in the Digital Age is an essential reference for all who work with music collections, whether in music libraries specifically, general library collections with music holdings, or centralized library acquisitions departments.
