9780571228126 The Classical Style 60.4000 NZD InStock /shop/books /shop/books/non-fiction/art-photography/music /shop/books/non-fiction/art-photography /shop/books/non-fiction In this remarkable study, now an established classic which has remained in print since its first publication in 1971, Charles Rosen surveys the language of the music of the classical period. In addition, the author ranges widely through material which falls outside these categories.
He follows the development of each composer's best-known genres: for Haydn, the symphony and string quartet for Mozart, the concerto, string quintet and comic opera for Beethoven, the piano sonata. He concentrates on the three major figures of the time - Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven - because 'it is in terms of their achievements that the musical vernacular can best be defined'. In this remarkable study, now an established classic which has remained in print since its first publication in 1971, Charles Rosen surveys the language of the music of the classical period. He follows the development of each composer's best-known genres: for Haydn, the symphony and string quart.
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