A Guide to Orchestral Music

A Guide to Orchestral Music
Author: Ethan Mordden
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 588
Release: 1986
Genre: Music appreciation
ISBN: 0195040414

This authoritative guide gives the non-musician the fundamentals of orchestral music. It begins with a general introduction to the symphony and various musical styles and then describes, chronologically, over seven hundred pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth-century composers. Mordden also includes a glossary of musical terms and other useful aids for the music lover.

Frank Zappa: The Complete Guide to his Music

Frank Zappa: The Complete Guide to his Music
Author: Ben Watson
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2012-01-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0857127381

The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Frank Zappa - the genius of the absurd, and one of the most prolific and unpredictable characters of 20th century music.A thorough analysis of Zappa's complete recorded output, from the early days of the Mothers Of Invention, through his more avant-garde compositions and classical projects to the most recent posthumous releases. The guide features:An album by album analysisA full Zappa bibliographyDetails of when and where the music was recorded, including all collaborating artistsA special section concerning compilation, archive and bootleg releasesSixteen pages of full-colour images

Orchestral Music

Orchestral Music
Author: David Daniels
Publisher: Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 1982
Genre: Music
ISBN:

Familiar to conductors, orchestra managers, and music librarians, this compact sourcebook provides information necessary to plan orchestral programs and organize rehearsals. The third edition features 4500 compositions that cover the standard repertoire for American orchestras (a 30% increase over the second edition), clearer entries, and a more useful system of appendixes.