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Language of the Spirit: An Introduction to Classical Music
by Jan Swafford
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0465097545
- ISBN 13
- 9780465097548
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About This Item
Basic Books, April 2017. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good. For many of us, classical music is something serious-something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable and expert guide to the genre. He traces the history of Western music, introduces readers to the most important composers and compositions, and explains the underlying structure and logic of their music. Language of the Spirit is essential reading for anyone who has ever wished to know more about this sublime art. Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards, very lightly edge-worn; Text free of markings; An excellent copy.
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- Bookseller
- A Cappella Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 289642
- Title
- Language of the Spirit: An Introduction to Classical Music
- Author
- Jan Swafford
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0465097545
- ISBN 13
- 9780465097548
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Place of Publication
- Washington
- Date Published
- April 2017
- Pages
- 336
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A Cappella Books is a full service used, new & out-of-print bookstore located in the heart of Atlanta's bohemian district, Little 5 Points, since 1989. We stock a general selection of some 20 to 30, 000 paperbacks & hardcovers, ranging from the common to the quite scarce. Our specialties reflect the personality of our neighborhood and, to varying degrees, our staff. But don't be fooled, we really have something for almost everybody who loves books. Come see us.
A Cappella Books is a full service used, new & out-of-print bookstore located in the heart of Atlanta's bohemian district, Little 5 Points, since 1989. We stock a general selection of some 20 to 30, 000 paperbacks & hardcovers, ranging from the common to the quite scarce. Our specialties reflect the personality of our neighborhood and, to varying degrees, our staff. But don't be fooled, we really have something for almost everybody who loves books. Come see us.
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