Penguin Companion to Classical Music Author:Paul Griffiths In this impressive volume, music critic Paul Griffiths offers a succinct and comprehensive guide to the history, forms, and personalities of classical music. Here readers will find: — Biographies of thousands of composers from Albinoni to Zappa, with in-depth treatment of major figures — Coverage of individual works, including pl... more »ot summaries of operas and ballets
Articles on the history of music and instruments
Entries on musical forms, from medieval plainchant to z contemporary minimalism
Clear definitions of technical terms and jargon
And much more This is a must for all those interested in the colorful and complex universe of classical music.« less