Dictionary of Musical Quotations

by Ian Crofton

Book Overview

Here is a unique collection of quotations that is an entertaining as it is informative. Drawn from a rich variety of sources, The Dictionary brings together 3,000 quotes about music, musicians, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028706226
• ISBN13: 9780028706221
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A New Insight into composers I've listened to for years

Quotes about the composers, by the composers, about the nusic, about the inspiration for the music, about the instruments, and about performance... this book of quotes provides an alphabetical listing of topics which include composers themselves and many other subjects. William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, and other famous non-musicians also figure prominently.... its is interesting to read quotes from the composers about a piece I am currnetly playing... gives a new viewpoint, that of the genius who created the music.... and there are a few criticisms too.... a great book for musicians and music-lovers!