A Paperback Original.The author who has taught tens
of thousands of people to love opera now introduces
readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical
music.For anyone who is aching to discover classical
music, this comprehensive and accessible book is the
ideal teacher. Writing in the clear and highly
entertaining prose that made Opera 101 the standard text
in its field, Fred Plotkin -- music expert, teacher,
lecturer, and famous author -- presents classical music
in a way that respects both the reader and the art form.
In Classical Music 101 --The reader will discover how to
become an expert listener, which is essential for
learning to love classical music.--A thousand years of
music are explored, with emphasis on great works in all
styles. Significant composers will be profiled in depth,
including Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak,
and many more.--Important musicians, such as pianist
Emanuel Ax, singer Marilyn Horne, and conductor James
Levine, speak about their art in interviews.Classical
Music 101, the newest addition to a highly successful
series intended for readers who don't consider
themselves dummies or idiots, will help the person drawn
to the finer things in life (and readers who don't know
how to approach them) discover the glories of
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