Schott Music Crashkurs Orchestermusik

Fans of orchestral music are given the opportunity to quickly immerse themselves in this dazzling world with Crash Course in Orchestral Music. The book provides an overview of the genre and even offers behind-the-scenes insights. In short - a holistic treatise on the musical and cultural aspects. This includes

• The most famous orchestras, conductors and concert halls
• The most important symphonic milestones from three centuries
• Rituals of concert life and some cultural-political backgrounds

All of this must be part of the body of knowledge in any case. The work does not have to be worked through chronologically; it is possible to start at any point.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Baroque music
• The stars from Mannheim-Symphonies and 1770
• Viennese Classicism
• 19th century
• 20th century
• Late 20th and early 21st century
• Directories