| Description |
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- My ultimate playlist --Bach: the godfather --Mozart: the magic man --The orchestra -- Beethoven: the original rock star -- Chopin: the midnight man -- The timeline of western classical music -- Schubert: the little mushroom -- Rachmaninoff: the six-foot scowl -- Ravel: shock and awe -- The language of music. |
| Summary |
"Open your mind to some of the most breathtaking and magnificent pieces of music ever created, and find out why the rebels and revolutionaries who wrote them are responsible for every track on your phone today. Discover their backstories and how each one shaped and defined classical music. Learn about the structure of an orchestra, the language of music, and the history of musical periods. With jaw-dropping artwork and avant-garde design, this visually exquisite celebration of classical music is a surefire hit for both first-time listeners and longtime fans. Budding aficionados will appreciate the online playlist featuring James Rhodes's favorite selections."--Amazon. |
| Subject |
Music -- History and criticism -- Juvenile literature.
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Composers -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre |
Young adult literature.
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| Added Author |
O'Neill, Martin, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781536212143 |
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1536212148 |
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