Music in the classic period / Reinhard G. Pauly.
| Author/creator |
Pauly, Reinhard G. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication Info | Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice Hall, ©1988. |
| Description | xviii, 265 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Prentice-Hall history of music series Prentice-Hall history of music series. ^A256410 |
| Contents | Part one. The evolution of classic style. "Classicism" in music. Various meanings of "classicism" ; Classical music and classical antiquity ; Nineteenth-century uses of "Classic" and "Romantic" ; The "Viennese school" ; Were there always "Classics" in music? ; Extent of the classic period - scope of this book -- Late baroque and rococo style. Rococo and style galant in music: opera and ballet ; Italy: opera seria ; Italy: opera buffa ; The operatic overture ; France: instrumental music ; Germany: empfindsamer stil ; The Italian keyboard sonata -- The pre-classic symphony. "Sonata form" ; The classic orchestra ; Italy ; Germany: Berlin and Manheim ; Austria ; International aspects of classic style -- The background of the classic period. Austria ; Salzburg ; Intellectual background: political philosophy ; The classic revival (neoclassicism) in the fine arts ; Social changes affecting music-musical patronage ; Connoisseur and amateur ; Changing social status of the musician ; Musical life in the classic era -- Haydn and Mozart. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) ; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) -- Part two. The main musical categories of the classic period. The classic symphony. Haydn ; Mozart -- The classic sonata. Haydn's keyboard sonatas ; Mozart's keyboard sonatas ; Clementi and other contemporaries ; Four-hand piano music ; Other sonatas -- The classic concerto. Mozart's violin concertos ; Mozart's piano concertos -- Chamber music, divertimento, serenade. Definitions and categories ; Toward the string quartet ; Haydn's later quartets ; Other chamber music by Haydn ; Mozart's string quartets ; Other chamber music by Mozart ; Boccherini's chamber music ; Divertimento and serenade ; Music for larger wind ensembles -- The art song (lied) before Schubert. Songs of the "Second Berlin school" ; Mozart's songs -- Opera in the classic era. Mozart's Italian operas ; Mozart's German operas -- Sacred music of the classic era. Protestant church music ; Catholic church music ; The oratorio ; Mozart's oratorios ; Organs and organ music -- From classicism to romanticism. Music and the French revolution ; Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) ; Beethoven's songs ; Beethoven and romanticism ; The changing guitar repertory -- Conclusion: Classic music and today's listener. The "early music" movement and the classic period. |
| Abstract | This comprehensive yet concise survey of music, which is part of the highly acclaimed Prentice-Hall History of Music Series, is ideal for anyone interested in learning about the evolution of musical style through the Classic period (the late 18th and early 19th century) in its historical, cultural and social context. It includes the latest research in the chief areas of symphony, sonata, concerto, opera, chamber music and sacred music. For professional and amateur musicians, concert-goer and record collector. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 87014497 |
| ISBN | 0136076238 (pbk.) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Course Reference | ML195.P38 M8 1988 | ✔ Available |