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 ofhuman 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 isactually 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 classicalmusic 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 classicalmusic 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 musiclibrary 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.
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