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Classical Music Encyclopedia: New & Expanded Edition (Definitive Encyclopedias) Hardcover – Illustrated, October 14, 2014

by Charles Wilson (Author), Stanley Sadie (Editor), Vladimir Ashkenazy (Foreword)
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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The Classical Music Encylopedia, now fully updated, traces the development of Western music from medieval times through to the twenty-first century. Each chapter begins with an Introduction to the era, followed by an A to Z of the key composers and musicians of the era, with an expert's recommended recording for each entry. Within these, the musical greats – from Mozart to Stravinksy – have more extensive entries. The Styles and Forms sections discuss the many different styles of music, from the earliest notation to the minimalism of the twentieth century, while the development of each era's Instruments is also extensively investigated. Written by many of the world's leading experts in the field, this invaluable encyclopedia is comprehensive, easy-to-use and highly informative – an essential guide for readers of all levels.
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Stanley Sadie, CBE (Founding Editor, 1930–2005) from 1970 worked as Editor of the standard reference work, The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (1980/2000). He wrote extensively on Mozart and Handel and was president of the Royal Musical Association (1989–94) and the International Musicological Society (1992–97).

Vladimir Ashkenazy (Foreword) is a celebrated chief conductor and music director with the Philharmonia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and currently Principal Conductor to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Charles Wilson (Consultant Editor and contributor) was senior subject editor for twentieth-century composers on the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians 1997–2000 and editor-in-chief of the Cambridge University Press journal Twentieth-Century Music 2008–12. He is Director of Education in the School of Music at Cardiff University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flame Tree Music; Expanded edition (October 14, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1783612835
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1783612833
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.73 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.6 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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3.3 out of 5 stars
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lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016
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just what wife needed
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Brad Stone
2.0 out of 5 stars Meh...
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016
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Not easy to read. I think you might be better off with The All Music Guide to Classical Music. Laid out much nicer.
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Maurice Cowley
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2021
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An interesting book which gives classical music context. For me, pictures/illustrations would be a distraction! Buy if you want plenty of information!
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Av. C
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I had expected
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018
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There is a book of similar name by Collins which was illustrated and that is where the similarity stopped. There is little by way of illustration. The pages are made of poor quality paper. The text cramped which makes unpleasant reading. I wanted to give it one star but thought to gives star at least for the attempt of content - though inspiring the presentation may be.
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RoseP
3.0 out of 5 stars Neither comprehensive or completely reliable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2022
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A curiously unsatisfying volume. It's good on the broader history of the music and theory, but where individuals are concerned seems to suffer from ruthless editing and questionable proof-reading.

You may often find that composers and conductors you believe should be held in esteem are given the short shrift of a paragraph or two or completely excluded, while you'll read passages such as the one which has long dead Lili rather than Nadia Boulanger teaching into the latter half of the twentieth century with incredulity. Oh well, perhaps I should be glad that she's even mentioned.
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JP Blankert
1.0 out of 5 stars It stops appr. 1 centrury ago, 1920. ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2018
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It stops appr. 1 centrury ago, 1920. Oxford often lies ahead 1 century. I was interest in 20th century, CONTEMPORARY classical music, but no, Wagner is already quite new for the authors.
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John A
5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to classical music.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2017
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Recently started listening to classical music brought this to understand more of history of classical music it is a great reference book, a really good read very happy for the price.
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