Although the title makes it sound like a reference book, it is so much more than that. The style of writing is engaging and informative. The layout is attractiv

Written by a distinguished musicologist, this comprehensive history of musical instruments traces their evolution from prehistoric times in a fusion of music, a

A beautifully illustrated, totally engrossing celebration of the piano, and the composers and performers who have made it their own. With honed sensitivity and

Describes the orchestra and includes information on composers, instruments, and the conductor.

A renowned concert pianist traces the instrument's design, manufacture, and music in a delightful "piano's eye-view" of the social history of Western Europe and