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A History of Western Music

J Peter Burkholder author Claude V Palisca author Donald Jay Grout author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:WW Norton & Co

Published:7th Feb '19

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The definitive history of Western Music.The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain what’s important, where it fits and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people, their choices and the western musical tradition that emerged. From chant to hip-hop, he connects past to present to create a context for tomorrow’s musicians.

ISBN: 9780393668155

Dimensions: 257mm x 180mm x 33mm

Weight: 1520g

1120 pages

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