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<p><p><b>the Ultimate Guide To Classical Composers And Their Music-for Both The Novice And The Experienced Listener</b><p>music, According To Aaron Copland, Can Thrive Only If There Are Gifted Listeners. But Today's Listeners Must Choose Between Classical And Rock, Opera And Rap, And The Choices Can Seem Overwhelming At Times. In <i>the Essential Canon Of Classical Music</i>, David Dubal Comes To The Aid Of The Struggling Listener And Provides A Cultural-literacy Handbook For Classical Music. Dubal Identifies The 240 Composers Whose Works Are Most Important To An Understanding Of Classical Music And Offers A Comprehensive, Chronological Guide To Their Lives And Works. He Has Searched Beyond The Traditional Canon To Introduce Readers To Little-known Works By Some Of The Most Revered Names In Classical Music-bach, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert-as Well As To The Major Works Of Lesser-known Composers. In A Spirited And Opinionated Voice, Dubal Seeks To Rid Us Of The Notion Of Masterpieces And Instead To Foster A New Generation Of Master Listeners. The Result Is An Uncommon Collection Of The Wonders Classical Music Has To Offer.</p> <h3>margaret Mercer</h3> <p>for The Serious Music Lover, <i>

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Author
Dubal, David
Publisher
New York: North Point Press
Published
2003
Language
EN
ISBN
9780865476646
Category
music
Subjects
Reference, Fiction, Music
Rating
4.13 / 5 (95 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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