James Galway's Music in time / written by William Mann.

Author/creator Mann, William
Other author Galway, James.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1983.
Description384 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Beginnings: vibrations and pagan rites -- Masses and motets: the truth from above -- Patronage: royal court and renaissance -- Madrigals and masques: the golden age -- High baroque: "gentlemen, old Bach is here" -- Age of Handel: opera, the play's the thing -- First symphonies: enter the orchestra -- Classical era: Vienna -- Music and poetry: romanticism -- Music for the people: revolution and grand opera -- Verdi and Wagner: music drama -- Nationalism: my country -- Music of Russia: the mighty fistful -- Vantage point: the turn of the century -- Serialism and the jazz age: war and peace -- Freedom and beyond: today and tomorrow.
Abstract A fascinating historical journey through the world of music, based on a sixteen-part television series hosted by the world-famous flutist, traces the development of music from its origins to the present. This book is illustrated with more than 350 contemporary portraits, engravings, manuscripts, and explanatory diagrams.
General noteBased on the television series Music in Time.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 370-373) index.
Other title Music in time (Television program)
LCCN 82011351
ISBN013509240X (pbk.)
ISBN0810913429 (Abrams : hard)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML160.M218 J25 1983 ✔ Available Place Hold