The Standard Symphonies, Their History, Their Music, And Their Composers - George Upton Putnam

""The Standard Symphonies, Their History, Their Music, And Their Composers: A Handbook"" is a book written by George Putnam Upton and published in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most famous symphonies of the time, their composers, and their history. It is a valuable resource for music lovers, students, and scholars who want to deepen their understanding of classical music. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the history of the symphony, its evolution, and its place in music history. The second part provides detailed analyses of the most famous symphonies of the time, including those by Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and others. The book includes musical scores, biographical information about the composers, and critical analysis of their works. It also includes a glossary of musical terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, ""The Standard Symphonies, Their History, Their Music, And Their Composers: A Handbook"" is an essential reference for anyone interested in classical music and its history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781120930606