Chronology of Western Classical Music, 1751-2000

1. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-415-93878-5
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 800 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 2880 g

This 2-volume reference work offers a complete chronology of classical music from the 18th-century through the end of the 20th. Organized by year, each entry gives: births of key musicians/composers, deaths, performing debuts, new positions, prizes/honors, bibliographical highlights, cultural beginnings, musical literature, and compositions. This work answers hundreds of common questions, from "Who wrote that piece?" to "When was it first performed"? A complete index is given in each volume, making finding information quick and easy. This book will strongly appeal to music students, professors, and lovers of classical music.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hall, Charles John

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Geschichte der Musik Geschichte der Musik: Klassische Musik des 20./21. Jahrhunderts
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Geschichte der Musik Geschichte der Musik: Romantik (ca. 1830-1900)
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher
• Geisteswissenschaften Musikwissenschaft Geschichte der Musik Geschichte der Musik: Klassik (ca. 1750-1830)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Historical Highlights Art and Literature Highlights A. Births Composers, Singers, Performers, Others B. Deaths Composers, Singers, Performers, Others C. Debuts Singers, Performers D. New Positions Conductors, Others E. Prizes/Honors F. Biographical Highlights G. Cultural Beginnings Performing Groups-Instrumental, Educational, Music Publishers, Performing Centers, Other H. Musical Literature I. Musical Compositions Chamber Music, Choral/Vocal Music, Orchestra/Band Music

Über Autor(innen)

Charles John Hall