What to Listen For in Music by Aaron Copland (English) Paperback Book

Description: What to Listen For in Music by Aaron Copland Called the definitive guide to musical enjoyment ("Forum"), this classic work is the only book of its kind written by an eminent American composer. With his provocative suggestions, Copland guides readers through a deeper appreciation of the most rewarding of all art forms. Revised reissue. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Whether they listen to Mozart or Duke Ellington, Aaron Copland invites readers to ask two basic questions- Are they hearing everything that is going on? Are they really being sensitive to it? With his provocative suggestions, Aaron Copland guides readers through a deeper appreciation of the most rewarding of all art forms. Notes A classic guide to appreciating all forms of music, in a striking new package. Author Biography Aaron Coplands well-known and highly regarded compositions, performed and recorded extensively throughout the world, include the Pulitzer Prize-winning ballet Appalachian Spring, as well as Billy the Kid, Rodeo, Lincoln Portrait, and the film scores of Our Town and The Heiress. On being awarded a Congressional Gold Medal in 1986, Copland was praised for his "uniquely American music that reflects the very soul and experience of our people." During his career, Copland taught composition at Harvard and the Berkshire Music Center, lectured all over the United States, and wrote Our New Music and Music and Imagination. He died in 1990. Description for Sales People The definitive guide to listening to music, now available in a striking new package. There are now more than 1.5 million copies of the book in print. Features a new contribution by Leonard Slatkin, conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Written in accessible, jargon-free language making it an excellent guide for all music lovers. Copland writes from the point of view of an accomplished composer. Details ISBN0451531760 Author Aaron Copland Short Title WHAT TO LISTEN FOR IN MUSIC Language English ISBN-10 0451531760 ISBN-13 9780451531766 Media Book Audience Age 18-17 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations Residence US Birth 1900 Death 1990 Series Signet Classics (Hardcover) Imprint Signet Classics Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-02-01 UK Release Date 2011-02-01 US Release Date 2011-02-01 Pages 304 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Format Paperback Replaces 9780451528674 DEWEY 781.17 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-05-17 AU Release Date 2011-05-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36638443;

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