The Classical Music Experience: Discover The Music Of The World's Greatest Composers

By Julius H. Jacobson

Book Overview

Hear and Discover the Sounds and Stories of 42 Great Composers What Makes A Masterpiece? The Classical Music Experience tells the stories of forty-two of the world's most celebrated composers, ranging from Bach, Handel, Mozart and Beethoven to Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and Bernstein. It weaves five hundred years of history and music into a rich tapestry of sound and story unlike any other book of its kind. On two audio CDs included with this book, Kevin Kline guides you through illuminating excerpts of the music of the world's greatest composers. Plus, you'll get exclusive access to all the music featured in the book from Naxos, the world's leading classical music label, through Naxos.com.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402203187
• ISBN13: 9781402203183
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Mediafusion
• Length: 317 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.2"