Classic FM Handy Guides: The Orchestra
eBook - ePub

Classic FM Handy Guides: The Orchestra

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Classic FM Handy Guides: The Orchestra

About this book

The orchestra is one of the cornerstones of classical music, beloved of music lovers around the world. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the make-up and functions of the different sections, from strings to percussion, as well as some of the greatest orchestras around the world and the incredible music that they perform. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: a perfect collectible series whether you are new to the world of classical music or an aficionado.

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Yes, you can access Classic FM Handy Guides: The Orchestra by Darren Henley in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Classical Music. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Preface
  6. 1 Back at the Beginning
  7. 2 The Conductor
  8. 3 The String Section
  9. 4 The Brass Section
  10. 5 The Woodwind Section
  11. 6 The Percussion Section
  12. 7 Great British Orchestras
  13. 8 Great Orchestras of the World
  14. 9 The Music Orchestras Play
  15. About Classic FM
  16. About the Author
  17. Index
  18. Copyright