Author: Joseph Machlis
Release: 1999
File Book: 583
ISBN-10: 0393973018
Language Options: en
A new edition of the premiere college appreciation text used by over two generations of students. This immensely popular book is available in Chronological, Standard (more familiar music first), and Shorter versions. Among the many special features are detailed Listening Guides for numerous pieces, Cultural Perspectives that shed light on music of the world's peoples, and quotes from composers "In Their Own Words". The Norton Recordings, released separately in Full and Shorter sets, provides outstanding performances of all guided listening examples. The Shorter -- four enhanced CDs -- offers the latest in interactive electronic listening guides.