Classical Music 101 A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music

From the author of the best-selling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle that developing the skills to truly listen (rather than merely hear) is essential to learning and loving this art form. Fred Plotkin illustrates how each piece of music possesses its own sound world, which is created by the unique style, voice, and vision of each composer, and made even more distinct by every musician who plays it. Furthermore, he explains how music becomes a part of the listener, especially if you are open to its pleasure and mystery.Plotkin, Fred is the author of 'Classical Music 101 A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music', published 2002 under ISBN 9780786886272 and ISBN 0786886277.