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Author: Christopher Hogwood, Wilfrid Mellers, and more
Narrator: Christopher Hogwood, Wilfrid Mellers, and more
Publisher: HighBridge Audio
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Running Time: 11 Hrs. 30 Min.


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A History of Music in Western Civilization

A History of Music in Western Civilization

Fascinating Discussions by 15 Prominent Music Authorities, with Musical Examples

by Christopher Hogwood




From anonymous 10th century troubadors to world-renowned 20th century composers, A History of Music of the Western World explores the roots of the most influential music genres of our time. Essential listening for students and lovers of great music, the collection includes stimulating discussions by 15 prominent music authorities, including Christopher Hogwood and Dr. Wilfrid Mellers.

The collection includes:
1) New Arts for Old: Medieval Music 1100-1480
2) Musick's Feaste: Music of the Renaissance 1480-1600
3) "A Pearl Distorted": the Baroque Period 1600-1750
4) Sonata and the Creative Ideal: The Classical Period 1750-1830
5) Expressions and Extravagance: The Romantic Period 1830-1900
6) Reaction and Revolution: The Modern Period 1900-1945
7) Contemporary Music 1945-1980
8) Approaches to Popular Music 1960-1980
9) From Cave to Cavern: The History of Percussion Instruments
10) Islands in the Sun: The Story of Reggae and Calypso
11) A Jug of This: An Introduction to English Folk Music
12) Instruments Around the World



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  • Published: February 1997
  • LearnOutLoud.com Product ID: A017208
Available On Volumes ISBN ISBN-13
Audio CD 12 Discs 1565111850
Cassette 8 Tapes 1565111842

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This Author: Christopher Hogwood
This Narrator: Christopher Hogwood, Wilfrid Mellers
This Publisher: HighBridge Audio
 
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