GUIDE TO THE CONCERTO, A (OPB)

This book is an absorbing survey of the growth and development of the concerto from its origins in the seventeenth century to the present day; covers the whole range of the concerto repertoire, from the heights commanded by Mozart and Beethoven, to the less frequently performed works of Pfitzner, Szymanowski, and Corigliano; contains an up-to-date list of hundreds of recommended compact disc recordings; a readable reference book for any classical music listener; no serious music lover will wantto be without it; illuminated by over 130 music examples; and contributions by twelve internationally renowned music experts.