The Encyclopedia of Music Author:Max Wade-Matthews Instruments of the orchestra and the great composers. — This is an authoritative guide to instruments of the orchestra and great composers. It covers the history of music-making, each family of instruments, over 100 composers and much more. Comprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 1,000 paintings, drawings and photographs, th... more »is book is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.« less