This book is aimed at the classical music ignoramus that is to say, the only kind of person who can benefit from this book is the kind of person who knows virtually nothing about classical music. Western Classical Composers and their Compositions for Idiots/Dummies before such series even existed. 4 Star because I disagree with some of his conclusions, but more like a 1/2 star off for that. I've hoped that the USA would get back to a love for Classical music and abolish Rap instead maybe this book could expedite that. The thing that was great for the collector was the list of the recordings you should have of each of the composers, which I now proudly own most and will listen to and cherish for a lifetime. I picked this book up when I knew nothing but wanted to learn and it was a great journey because the author wasn't a snob or critical of those who knew nothing about the music he simply laid out a good starting place for collecting, he wrote some good essays about the composers and ranked them according to his love for the composers works, along with what the professional world has said throughout history. This book is the result of thousands of dollars spent on the great pieces of music from various composers and the countless hours spent listening and recording his thoughts from a non professional viewpoint. Phil was an ordinary man with no Classical Music background who decided he would begin to learn. has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service." Goulding's writing style is breezy yet mature. "One terrific music appreciation book.The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. "This book uses every conceivable gimmick to immerse readers in the richness of classical music: lists, rankings, sidebars devoted to lively anecdotes, and catchy leads." * A guide to the parts and history of the symphony orchestra * Concise explanations of musical terminology, forms, and periods * Further great works of each composer-if you really like him * The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each. * A detailed and anecdotal look at each composer's life and work * Rankings of the top 50 composers (Bach is #1. Comprehensive, discriminating, and delightfully irreverent, Classical Music provides such essential information as: The result is a complete classical music education in one volume. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargon-so he decided to write the book he couldn't find. Maybe you don't know the answers to these questions author Phil Goulding certainly didn't. Who are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composer's works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata? MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSIC
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