About the Masters of Music Series: These unusually handsome and informative volumes for older children, cover major episodes in music history. They tell the stories of important composers and performers, while also explaining details of instrument construction, fundamentals of music theory, and related historical information. Accompanying full-color illustrations have detailed captions and labels. These volumes make fine introductions to elementary music appreciation classes, but they also provide pleasant casual reading to young music lovers. (Ages 11 and older).
Titles in the series include: Bach and Baroque Music Beethoven and the Classical Age Chopin and Romantic Music The History of Rock Music Jazz and Its History Mozart and Classical Music Music of the World Opera
