Sonata in the Baroque Era

By William S. Newman

Book Overview

Now available in paperback for the first time, William S. Newman's monumental "History of the Sonata Idea" is the indispensable standard work on the subject for the student, teacher, performer, and music lover. Each volume deals with the historical evolution of the form and the contributions of both major and minor figures of the period, and includes music examples, notes, and comprehensive bibliography.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393006220
• ISBN13: 9780393006223
• Release Date: March 1972
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"