Overview

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.

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""Libraries with comprehensive music collections or high demand for chronologies will welcome it."" -- Booklist ""This resource will certainly be of value to those seeking a cultural or historical identity for a given year, while others will welcome the two indexes duplicated in each volume."" -- American Reference Book Annual 'Libraries with comprehensive music collections or high demand for chronologies will welcome it.' - Booklist

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