The Billboard Encyclopedia of Classical Music

by Stanley Sadie and Vladimir Ashkenazy

• ISBN13: 9780823076444
• ISBN10: 082307644X
• Format: Trade Book
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Billboard Books

Summary

Classical music finally has the reference it deserves: Authoritative, expertly written, and all-inclusive, The Billboard Encyclopedia of Classical Music is a comprehensive, affordable companion to a timeless genre. Organized chronologically, with copious cross-references, this encyclopedia begins on a high note with a foreword by acclaimed pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy. It then traces the history of classical music from medieval times to the 21st century, highlighting key events and movements, providing biographical details on composers and performers, and examining the instruments and techniques. General editor Stanley Sadie draws on the expertise of a wide range of professional writers, educators, and musicians to place the major developments within their cultural and historical contexts. With rich details and surprising insights on most every aspect of classical music, The Billboard Encyclopedia of Classical Music is essential reading for composers, performers, and enthusiasts.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book	5	(1)
Foreword	6	(1)
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Introduction	7	(1)
Stanley Sadie
The World of Music	8	(12)
The Medieval Era	20	(24)
Introduction	21	(5)
Personalities	26	(8)
Styles and Forms	34	(6)
Instruments	40	(4)
The Renaissance	44	(34)
Introduction	45	(5)
Personalities	50	(16)
Styles and Forms	66	(6)
Instruments	72	(6)
The Early Baroque	78	(36)
Introduction	79	(5)
Personalities	84	(18)
Styles and Forms	102	(6)
Instruments	108	(6)
The Late Baroque	114	(40)
Introduction	115	(5)
Personalities	120	(26)
Styles and Forms	146	(6)
Instruments	152	(2)
The Classical Era	154	(52)
Introduction	155	(5)
Personalities	160	(34)
Styles and Forms	194	(8)
Instruments	202	(4)
The Early Romantic	206	(54)
Introduction	207	(5)
Personalities	212	(32)
Styles and Forms	244	(10)
Instruments	254	(6)
The Late Romantic	260	(74)
Introduction	261	(5)
Personalities	266	(56)
Styles and Forms	322	(6)
Instruments	328	(6)
The Modern Era	334	(62)
Introduction	335	(5)
Personalities	340	(42)
Styles and Forms	382	(8)
Instruments	390	(6)
Contemporary Music	396	(52)
Introduction	397	(5)
Personalities	402	(24)
Styles and Forms	426	(6)
Opera	432	(10)
Instruments	442	(6)
Glossary	448	(18)
Bibliography	466	(4)
Music Organizations	470	(4)
Contributor Biographies	474	(2)
Index	476