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Jacobson, Julius H., 1927-

The classical music experience : discover the music of the world's greatest composers / Julius H. Jacobson II, CDs narrated by Kevin Kline. - Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks MediaFusion, ©2005, ©2002. - xvii, 318 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 2 audio discs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Includes bibliographical references (page 313) and index.

There are many books about classical music, but none capture the incredible range of musical styles and sounds as accessibly or in as compelling a way as The Classical Music Experience.

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.

Read about the composers' lives and works, their passions and inspirations, and then listen to excerpts of their music on the accompanying CDs. In addition to the pieces covered in the book, Dr. Julius H. Jacobson gives recommendations of further works you may wish to listen to and explore on your own.


ISBN: 1402203187 9781402203183

LCCN: 2002003403

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Music appreciation.

LC Class. No.: MT92 / .J32 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 780.9