A History of the Concerto may be read from cover to cover, but readers may also use the extensive index to focus on specific concertos and their composers. Nume

The first thorough English-language exploration of the concerto as a musical form, this is an oft-quoted, authoritative survey. Examining the social, economic,

Michael Steinberg's 1996 volume The Symphony: A Reader's Guide received glowing reviews across America. It was hailed as "wonderfully clear...recommended warmly

Accompanied by a booklet of music examples (108 p.: ill.; 21 cm.).

First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.