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How to Appreciate Music
Gustav Kobbé
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This book is essentially a how to guide on music appreciation. Includes sections on the pianoforte, orchestral, and vocal music. Good for anyone who wishes for a greater appreciation of the wonders of music.
This book is essentially a how to guide on music appreciation. Includes sections on the pianoforte, orchestral, and vocal music. Good for anyone who wishes for a greater appreciation of the wonders of music.
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We often hear it said of the greatest contemporary pianist that he is a great Chopin player, but not a great Bach player. He could not be, and at the same time be the greatest living virtuoso. It is the worshiper of tradition, the reserved, continent, scholarly player, the player who converts a Chopin nocturne into an icicle and a Schubert impromptu into a snowball, who revels in counterpoint—the player who always is slavishly subordinating himself to what he is pleased to call the “composer’. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
A pianist raves about the musicians he digs. And among those musicians, Wagner surfaces repeatedly at the flimsiest excuse. Yet, there are some things here that I could learn. However, don't expect a systematic approach that will improve your music appreciation. The title is grossly misleading.
Even though the title of this book is How To Appreciate Music, it might be better titled: How To Appreciate Wagner. As the author discusses various musical genres, it is very clear that his favourite composer is Wagner. He seems to bring him into every chapter somehow!