Classical Music: The Great Composers and Their Masterworks

This invaluable reference book explores the background to 800 years of musical history, from 12th century chanting monks to 21st century virtuoso performers. Recommended key recordings of central works by each composer, specially selected by the editors of The Gramaphone magazine, help the reader to build an enduring classical music collection.

• Author
• John Stanley

• Format
• paperback

• Pages
• 280

• Publisher
• Mitchell Beazley

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9781857329926

• Genres
• music, reference, art

• Release date
• 2007