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Classical Music: The Era Of Haydn, Mozart, And Beethoven (Norton Introduction To Music History)
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In This, The Fourth Volume In The Norton Introduction To Music History Series, Philip Downs Traces The Rise And Decline Of The Classical Style From The Birth Of Haydn (1732) To The Death Of Beethoven (1827). He Demonstrates The Enormous Diversity And Constant Change That Characterized Every Aspect Of Music During This Period. By Dividing His Text Into Twentyyear Spans, Downs Is Able To Trace The Development Of Musical Style. Within Each Span He Looks At The Social Conditions And Daily Life Of The Musician, And The Aesthetics And Audience Preferences In Structures, Performing Combinations And Styles. The Lesser Composers, Or Kleinmeister, Are Observed, Since They Are The Most Accurate Mirrors Of Their Times. Haydn, Mozart And Beethoven Receive Full Biographical Scrutiny At Each Stage Of Their Development. Copious Music Examples And Abundant Illustrations Are Also Provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Classical Music: The Era of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven'? A: The book focuses on the rise and decline of the 'Classical' music style, tracing its development from Haydn's birth in 1732 to Beethoven's death in 1827. It examines the diversity and changes in music during this period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Philip G. Downs, who provides a comprehensive analysis of the Classical music era.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 720 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of the subject.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for extensive reading.
- Q: When was 'Classical Music: The Era of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven' published? A: The book was published on October 17, 1992.
- Q: Does the book include musical examples and illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes copious music examples and abundant illustrations to enhance the understanding of the discussed concepts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in music history? A: While the book provides detailed insights suitable for various readers, beginners may find it beneficial to have some prior knowledge of music history to fully appreciate the content.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive it in pristine quality.
- Q: What are the social contexts discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the social conditions and daily life of musicians, as well as audience preferences during the Classical period.
- Q: Are there any notable composers covered in the book? A: Yes, the book provides full biographical scrutiny of notable composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as lesser-known composers known as Kleinmeister.