Language of the spirit: an introduction to classical music
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New York : Basic Books, [2017].
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Book
ISBN:
9780465097548, 0465097545
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xiii, 321 pages ; 22 cm
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Pitkin County Library
781.68 S971
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For many of us, classical music is something serious-something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces readers to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music. Language of the Spirit is essential reading for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art.
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English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 304-305) and index.
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For many of us, classical music is something serious-something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces readers to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music. Language of the Spirit is essential reading for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art.
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Swafford, J. (2017). Language of the spirit: an introduction to classical music. New York, Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Swafford, Jan. 2017. Language of the Spirit: An Introduction to Classical Music. New York, Basic Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Swafford, Jan, Language of the Spirit: An Introduction to Classical Music. New York, Basic Books, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Swafford, Jan. Language of the Spirit: An Introduction to Classical Music. New York, Basic Books, 2017.
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