The Classical Music Lover s Companion to Orchestral Music
Release on 2018-01-01 | by Robert Philip

1 in D major, 'Classical' Symphony No.5 in B flat major, Op. 100 SERGEI RACHMANINOFF The Isle of the Dead in A minor, Op. 29 Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1 Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 Piano Concerto No.

The Classical Music Lover s Companion to Orchestral Music
  • Author: Robert Philip
  • Publisher: Yale University Press
  • ISBN: 9780300120691
  • Category: Music
  • Page: 949
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An invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950 Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty-eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich, this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most frequently performed works, including symphonies, concertos, overtures, suites, and ballet scores. It offers intriguing details about each piece while avoiding technical terminology that might frustrate the non-specialist reader. Philip identifies key features in each work, as well as subtleties and surprises that await the attentive listener, and he includes enough background and biographical information to illuminate the composer's intentions. Organized alphabetically from Bach to Webern, this compendium will be indispensable for classical music enthusiasts, whether in the concert hall or enjoying recordings at home.

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