Neil Ardley
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
Part one describes the orchestra, the roles of the conductor and composer, and its musical instruments, as well as how the instruments work, how they are played, and what sounds they make. Part two gives a history of classical music from the earliest times to today, including timelines, an A-Z of classical composers, a section on musical forms and a glossary.