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How to Listen to Music, 7th ed.
Henry Edward Krehbiel
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This book is "not written for professional musicians, but for untaught lovers of the art". It gives broad instruction on composers, styles, instruments, venues - and when to believe the critics.
This book is "not written for professional musicians, but for untaught lovers of the art". It gives broad instruction on composers, styles, instruments, venues - and when to believe the critics.
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If I were to attempt a definition it would be this: Classical composers are those of the first rank (to this extent we yield to the ancient Roman conception) who have developed music to the highest pitch of perfection on its formal side and, in obedience to generally accepted laws, preferring æsthetic beauty, pure and simple, over emotional content, or, at any rate, refusing to sacrifice form to characteristic expression. Romantic composers are those who have sought their ideals in other regions and striven to give expression to them irrespective of the restrictions and limitations of form and the conventions of law—composers with whom, in brief. . . Read More
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The first half was really a bit of a waste for me. I didn't learn anything new, and the writer is condescending and irritating. I'm glad I kept on, as the second half was rather more entertaining, had some (to me) new anecdotes about some famous composers and musicians, and generally was worth the t
Written for those who want to appreciate classical music, but know very little about it, this book has chapters on recognizing musical elements, the orchestra, what to expect at a concert/recital/opera, et cetera.
Some quotes I liked:
"Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter."
"As to t
A mix of music history, theory and opinion. A worthwhile read.