Those amazing musical instruments! : your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories
Summary
A guide to the orchestra, from the cello to the clarinet to the tuba to the timpani, through sounds and stories. Full description
Summary: |
A guide to the orchestra, from the cello to the clarinet to the tuba to the timpani, through sounds and stories. |
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Item Description: |
Includes index. "Originally published in the UK by Naxos Books, an imprint of Naxos Rights International Ltd."--T.p. verso. |
Physical Description: |
176 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
Format: |
System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: Windows or Mac; Web browser; CD-ROM drive; sound. |
ISBN: |
9781402208256 (hardcover) 1402208251 (hardcover) |
Author Notes: |
Genevieve Helsby graduated from Durham University with an MA in music, was Literary Editor at Chandos Records, then served at Oxford University Press before becoming Editorial Manager with Naxos. Marin Alsop guides readers through the instruments, offering helpful tips and commentary throughout the book. She is Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony and Gramophone magazine's 2003 Artist of the Year. |