The NPR Classical Music Companion: An Essential Guide for Enlightened Listening

Description: The NPR Classical Music Companion by Miles Hoffman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Hoffman demystifies the terms and concepts of classical music in an accessible and witty style. He delves into definitions and etymologies, explores terms with reference to famous composers and works, and calls upon amusing analogies to make sense of musics finer points. Publisher Description "Whether you know a lot about music or nothing at all, Miles Hoffman will help you think about what you listen to and how you listen. This book is a great achievement. Theres nothing else out there like it." -- Wynton Marsalis, composer, trumpeter, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in music An irresistible tour through the lexicon of classical music, The NPR Classical Music Companionoffers an essential education certain to increase any listeners understanding and appreciation of this potentially daunting musical genre. Miles Hoffman sheds light on more than 130 words and concepts that listeners may encounter in CD booklets, on the radio, in classical concert programs, or in newspaper reviews. These wholly delightful, accessible entries touch on fascinating topics, including what makes a good or a bad conductor, what musical term is most often misused, and why opera was invented. Whether you are an experienced concertgoer or have only recently been introduced to the music of Mozart and Beethoven, Hoffmans clear explanations will both enlighten and entertain. "A musical guide filled with wit and unique charm. There are delicious musical morsels to delight everyone, from the novice to the scholar." -- Eugenia Zukerman, author, flutist, and arts correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning "[Hoffman] takes the myth and starch out of classical music." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "Carefully researched . . . informal and informative. . . a reader-friendly book." -- Washington Post Miles Hoffman is music commentator for National Public Radio(R) s Morning Edition(R). A graduate of Yale University and the Juilliard School, he is the violist and artistic director of the American Chamber Players. Author Biography MILES HOFFMAN is the music commentator for NPRs Morning Edition. Every week for thirteen years, from 1989 to 2002, he delighted the nationwide audience of NPRs Performance Today with his sparkling commentary "Coming to Terms." A graduate of Yale University and the Juilliard School, Hoffman is the violist and artistic director of the American Chamber Players and is the dean of the Petrie School of Music at Converse College in South Carolina. Details ISBN 0618619453 ISBN-13 9780618619450 Title The NPR Classical Music Companion Author Miles Hoffman Format Paperback Year 2005 Pages 320 Edition 1st Publisher Houghton Mifflin GE_Item_ID:8249821; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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