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Classical Music 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music (Paperback)
by Fred Plotkin (Author)
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The latest of many introductory books on Western classical music, Plotkin's is a fine addition to the genre, though some may prefer Robert Sherman and Philip Seldon's more traditionally organized Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Music or Michael Walsh's hilarious and opinionated Who's Afraid of Classical Music? While most such books are at least partially chronological, Plotkin's revolves almost entirely around the orchestra's instruments and the listening experience. He presents material as coursework, and his strictures about really listening (as opposed to mere "hearing") are well taken and certainly apply to all kinds of music. A valuable feature are the interviews with classical musicians interspersed throughout. One weakness is that opera is not significantly treated, perhaps because Plotkin covered that ground in an earlier book, Opera 101: A Guide to Learning and Loving Opera. The discography is organized by chapter rather than composer (which makes it a bit awkward to use as a stand-alone source), but it is superior to the one in the Idiot's Guide. Recommended for libraries desiring an up-to-date and informative general introduction to classical music. Bruce R. Schueneman, Texas A&M Univ. Lib., Kingsville
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"Recommended for libraries desiring and up-to-date and informative general introduction to classical music."

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 674 pages
  • Publisher: Hyperion; 1 edition (September 18, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786886277
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786886272
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.8 x 1.8 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars 7 customer reviews (7 customer reviews)
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