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In this work, Marianne Williams Tobias demystifies the potentially intimidating world of classical music for a general readership. ""Classical Music Without Fear"" aims at the intelligent reader by demonstrating the universality and relevancy of classical music to today's listeners. This easy-access book contains historical commentary, intelligent explanations of musical style and form, helpful tips on a concerts, a quick guide to reading music and musical scores, and a glossary of terms. Also included is a reference section that summarizes standard concert works and suggests choices for starting your own classical CD collection.

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"" ... manage[s] to communicate some of the key tensions and turning points in the canonised repertoire.""--THE MUSICAL TIMES, Autumn 2004

... manage[s] to communicate some of the key tensions and turning points in the canonised repertoire. --THE MUSICAL TIMES, Autumn 2004

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Marianne Williams Tobias is a graduate of Harvard University, Longy School of Music and the University of Minnesota, where she earned a double D.M.A. in piano performance and historical musicology. A seasoned pianist, public radio commentator, lecturer, and writer, Tobias is known for her crisp, engaging style and lively narration. She lives in Indianapolis.

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