In this entertaining and engaging book, Marianne Williams Tobiasdemystifies the potentially intimidating world of classical music for a generalreadership. Classical Music Without Fear aims at the intelligent reader bydemonstrating the universality and relevancy of classical music to today'slisteners.
This easy-access book contains lively historicalcommentary, intelligent explanations of musical style and form, helpful tips onattending concerts, a quick guide to reading music and musical scores, and aglossary of terms. Also included is a reference section that summarizes standardconcert works and suggests choices for starting your own classical CD collection.Lavishly illustrated with full-color reproductions of period artwork and numerousother portraits, musical scores, and illustrations, Classical Music Without Fearbrings the heritage of classical music to life.