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: Klassik (ca. 1750-1830)
• 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: Klassische Musik des 20./21. Jahrhunderts

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