For the Love of Classical Music: A Companion

by Caroline High

Have you ever wondered . . . How the orchestra got its name? Who wrote the longest-ever symphony? Just how do we know when to clap—and when not to? From Bach to Beethoven, Vivaldi to Vaughan Williams, the world of classical music has something to enchant every listener. Whether you’re an armchair connoisseur, a regular concert-goer, or an ardent musician, For the Love of Classical Music will take you on a tour encompassing landmark pieces and performances, key artists and composers, and surprising facts about the world’s most beautiful music.

Genres: Music

240 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2016

Reviews

[Castles · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute little book that works great as a short introduction. I like the fact that it discussed not only eras, styles, and famous composers, but also conductors, performers, and several things surrounding the classical world like radio stations, famous orchestras, and more.

it's written lightly with fun and a little humor which is nice and friendly for beginners in the classical world, but I was also surprised to learn about things I had no idea of, like the great performance of the two legendary violin players, Stéphane Grappelli and Yehudi Menuhin, which was a delight to discover.