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A history and analysis of the development of symphonic forms and literature with due regard given to the various periods of music, of concurrent world events, and to the growth of the orchestra. The author discusses symphonic music from the seventeenth century to the present day. His analyses of the works and lives of and influences upon the musical giants are quite detailed; his comments on lesser composers are proportionately limited, and he attempts to give a full picture of the current scene rather than a deep analysis. This is a good book for music lovers with some background and seems best suited to serve as reading in connection with a course on symphonic music or music in general, as analyses mean more when there is familiarity with the music analyzed. (Kirkus Reviews)

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