How To Hear Classical Music

Ginger Series Volume 11

Divinia Caddy

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Awa Press
09 September 2013

Music reviews & criticism; Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); 20th century & contemporary classical music

Ever wondered why most classical music concerts are such stuffy affairs?

Had to bluff your way through classical music conversations?

Trying to get a handle on music by modern composers?

Failed to convince teenagers of the merits of Beethoven or Bach?

Or just want an absorbing read about music?

How to Hear Classical Music is all this and more. Davinia Caddy, an accomplished musician, historian and music writer, provides an illuminating guide that's bound to cause waves. Like all books in the fabulous Awa Press Ginger Series, How to Hear Classical Music will open readers' eyes

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and ears!

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to exciting new sensations.

By: Divinia Caddy
Imprint: Awa Press
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Edition: 11th edition
Volume: 11
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 225g
ISBN: 9781877551000
ISBN 10: 1877551007
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 09 September 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely

Davinia Caddy began her musical career playing principal flute in the UK's National Youth Orchestra, gained a PhD in music from Cambridge University, and carried out post-doctoral research at Oxford. She is senior lecturer at the School of Music, University of Auckland, where her specialty is 20th-century and contemporary musical culture. She has held awards from the British Academy, Music & Letters Trust, and Scouloudi Historical Foundation.

Reviews for How To Hear Classical Music: Ginger Series Volume 11

"""Thought provoking; a short and most engaging voyage into the world of music appreciation. Will surely have you eagerly seeking out performances and recordings. Read it!"" --James Judd, conductor, former music director of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra."