A History of Western Music

Discover the rich and complex evolution of Western music with The Eighth Edition of A History of Western Music. This comprehensive guide offers a thorough and objective analysis of the historical and cultural developments that have shaped the music we know and love today. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of music with this expertly crafted resource.

Item Note: Book is in good condition! The dust jacket has scratches and light dings in the corners. Some passages toward the front of the book have been highlighted. Some notes written in pencil are erased, but there may be light traces.

Item Condition: UsedGood

Binding: Hardcover

Author: Palisca, Claude V.

Brand: W. W. Norton & Company

Edition: Eighth

Number Of Pages: 1152

Details: The Eighth Edition of A History of Western Music is a vivid, accessible, and richly contextual view of music in Western culture. Building on his monumental revision of the Seventh Edition, Peter Burkholder has refined an inspired narrative for a new generation of students, placing people at the center of the story. The narrative of A History of Western Music naturally focuses on the musical works, styles, genres, and ideas that have proven most influential, enduring, and significant but it also encompasses a wide range of music, from religious to secular, from serious to humorous, from art music to popular music, and from Europe to the Americas. With a six-part structure emphasizing the music's reception and continued influence, Burkholder's narrative establishes a social and historical context for each repertoire to reveal its legacy and its significance today.

EAN: 9780393931259

Release Date: 30-01-2009

Languages: English