- Paperback: 147 pages
- Publisher: Sound And Vision Publishing Ltd ,Canada (July 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0920151078
- ISBN-13: 978-0920151075
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 862,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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ALTHOUGH THE ANCIENT GREEKS had a thing or two to say about music, and before that prehistoric Man probably hummed some sort of mastodon-hunting song as he set off from his cave each morning, music history as we know it is usually said to have begun with Gregorian chant, on the theory that it had to start somewhere. Read the first page
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ALTHOUGH THE ANCIENT GREEKS had a thing or two to say about music, and before that prehistoric Man probably hummed some sort of mastodon-hunting song as he set off from his cave each morning, music history as we know it is usually said to have begun with Gregorian chant, on the theory that it had to start somewhere. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An amusing account of composers lives. Well known facts and some quirky new information about their lives is woven into a neat story like work. I could not put it down. A definate read, not only will you enjoy it, but you will learn a thing or two about the musicians.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
This funny book is a must for anyone interested in music.
30 July 1998
Format:Paperback
David W. Barber is to music history what Victor Borge is to classical piano; both invigorate their subject with fresh humor and insight. This book is a wonderfully funny look at classical music, and it is all true! Read this book and you will know that classical music is not the stuffed shirt that many believe it to be. Barber's history is especially humorous for musicians and the musically savvy. One gets the impression that Barber has waded through many scholarly works to pull out these gems of information. It is easy to distinguish between the information and the embellishments, making this a perfect companion to any hard working music student. The illustrations by Dave Donald compliment the text perfectly and are also good likenesses of the composers. The text begins with a painless history of Gregorian Chant and proceedes through 20th Century music, discussing all of the big composers and the major movements in music history. I wholeheartedly recommend this! book to the musically educated and those who want to be.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
music history with humour
8 Feb 2003
Format:Paperback
A relatively concise history of Western music with quite a lot of comic flair. One also learns about aspects of Western culture one may have forgotten: such as, that musicians were commonly supported in Europe by their patrons who were wealthy dukes or had other hereditary claims. Also I learned that Handel visited Italy spent the latter part of his life in London and grew quite wealthy; that Bach was happily married but never wealthy, and that he lived in many different German cities; that Mozart was not rich at all;that Haydn visited London; that Tchaikovsky was prone to nervous ailments. In the course of reading this book I borrowed the following CD's which assisted me in my understanding, as well as being enjoyable listening: Schumann's "Songs For Children"; Tchaikowsky's "Symphony #6 (Pathetique)", several Beethoven piano sonatas including the Appassionata and Pathetique, Handel's "Water Music"; Mozart's opera overtures, Haydn's "Surprise" and "Military" symphonies.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Great read for quick understanding of the famed musicians
15 Oct 2004
Format:Paperback
I received this book from my violin teacher when I was about 8 years old or so, and when I read this book it really helped me to quickly understand the lives behind the music I was playing. The book also had a great sense of humor, and was easy to understand but also not overly simple.
It's a great way to have fun and learn about the great classical musicians, and also for a musician like myself to learn early on about the composers who wrote the music that I now play.
It's a great way to have fun and learn about the great classical musicians, and also for a musician like myself to learn early on about the composers who wrote the music that I now play.
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