Identifies almost two hundred forty composers whose works are most important to an understanding of classical music, with essays on sixty of the most significan

Identifies almost two hundred forty composers whose works are most important to an understanding of classical music, with essays on sixty of the most significan

The chief classical music critic of "The New York Times" explores the concept of greatness in relation to composers, considering elements of biography, influenc

Nicholas Kenyon explores the enduring appeal of the classical canon at a moment when we can access all music—across time and cultures Immersed in music for mu

A preeminent composer, music scholar, and biographer presents an engaging and accessible introduction to classical music For many of us, classical music is some