Karl Haas, creator and host of the internationally syndicated radio program "Adventures in Good Music," has an inimitable flair for bringing classical music to life. This is a definitive and fascinating reference work for anyone who loves classical music and wants to learn more about its many aspects and dimensions.
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Karl Haas, creator and host of the internationally syndicated radio program "Adventures in Good Music," has an inimitable flair for bringing classical music to life. This is a definitive and fascinating reference work for anyone who loves classical music and wants to learn more about its many aspects and dimensions.
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Those of us serious about classical music probably own, in addition to hundreds of recordings, such necessary references as the "Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music and Musicians," "The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music," "The New Harvard Dictionary of Music," and/or (for the ultimate reference) the multi-volume "Grove Dictionary of Music." For us, this book may seem like an unnecessary addition. However, that is not the case.Karl Haas is to classical music what Carl Sagan was to astronomy--he brings it to the people. Every day, thousands of listeners tune in to hear Karl Haas's radio show, "Adventures in Good Music," and this book serves as much more than a program companion. If you are new to classical music, use this book as an excellent introductory manual and reference (second only to Roger Kamien's "Music: An Introduction"). And if you are well-versed in the classical music tradition, this book is still a must-have because you will find a more enthusiastic and knowledgable account of the joys of music nowhere else. Haas's world-famous avuncular style reverberates through his written prose just as livelily as when heard over the airwaves. Put this book in your musical library and lend it to anyone you know who is curious about the world of classical music.
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This is an indispensable reference for every facet of music appreciation! If you've ever wondered what the difference was between a Rondo and an Overture, or which music selections you should have as essentials in your classical collection, this is without a doubt THE book to own! It is clearly written, with colorful background information loaded along with the nuts and bolts workings of musical instrumentation and appreciation. A comprehensive index, bibliography, glossary, and extensive listing of suggestions for building your music library, make this a book like no other! Buy this no matter what stage you are in Classical appreciation.
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I was a loyal fan of Karl Haas and listened to his radio programs on NPR for many years. When I was preparing for a series of lectures myself, about music appreciation, I used this wonderful book as a guide. It is perfect for beginners who know little or nothing about the art of music, but only what they "like" or "don't like." Once you have started digging a little deeper and know what to listen for, your whole world changes for the better. And Karl helped me -- and countless others -- to do just that. He passed away a few years ago, and is truly missed. His music, and his writing, live on.
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