Why Classical Music Still Matters

Why Classical Music Still Matters
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 251
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ISBN-10 : 9780520250826
ISBN-13 : 0520250826
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Book Synopsis Why Classical Music Still Matters by : Lawrence Kramer

Download or read book Why Classical Music Still Matters written by Lawrence Kramer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007-05-02 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In lucid and engaging prose, the book explores the sources of classical music's power in a variety of settings, from concert performance to film and TV, from everyday life to the historical trauma of September 11. Addressed to a wide audience, this book will appeal to aficionados and skeptics alike.


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