This comprehensive reference delivers a chronological history of the symphony with an emphasis on musical style. It takes the reader on a musical journey from the preclassical period to contemporary time, punctuated with specific examples by all major composers from Corelli to Riegger. Everyone from orchestral conductors to concert goers and music critics should make room in their libraries for this all-new guide.
- ISBN10 0138800553
- ISBN13 9780138800550
- Publish Date 26 March 1992
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 22 June 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Prentice-Hall
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 850
- Language English