Product Description

In this entertaining and engaging book, 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 lively historical commentary, intelligent explanations of musical style and form, helpful tips on attending 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. Lavishly illustrated with full-color reproductions of period artwork and numerous other portraits, musical scores, and illustrations, Classical Music Without Fear brings the heritage of classical music to life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #144827 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Review
"Classical Music is a magical overview of Western Music....This fabulous book will appeal to novices, professionals and everyone in-between." -- Andre Watts

Review

"This fabulous book will appeal to novices, professionals and everyone in -- between." -- André Watts

"Williams Tobias gives friendly advice on how to get into music, definitions and explanations, and offers 'time zones' to put it all in place, complete with artistic examples of those periods. A well -- considered, nicely put -- together guide. -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch" -- Dispatch

About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Everybody NEEDS this!
Boy, talk about taking the next step in the evolution of the "For Dummies" series! This really is a must-have for everyone, whether musicians and classical enthusiasts, or not. Dr. Tobias has written "for the masses," making everything fun and interesting, while imparting a great deal of information in a very palatable way. And the photos and illustrations are to DIE FOR. Everyone should rush out and buy copies, not only for themselves, but for all their families and friends. After all, Christmas IS just around the corner!