Choral Masterworks from Bach to Britten
Author | : Robert J. Summer |
Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 0810859033 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780810859036 |
Rating | : 4/5 (036 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Choral Masterworks from Bach to Britten by : Robert J. Summer
Download or read book Choral Masterworks from Bach to Britten written by Robert J. Summer and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a series of discussions about sixteen choral masterworks, facilitating conductors who perform these works and wish to know them. This work examines compositions such as Bach's "Mass in B Minor", Mahler's "8th Symphony", and more, in terms of textual symbolism, musical structure, and identification of endearing traits of each work.