Classical Music 101, Fred Plotkin
Classical Music 101, Fred Plotkin
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Classical Music 101
A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music

Author: Fred Plotkin

Narrator: Fred Plotkin

Unabridged: 19 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/25/2005

Synopsis

In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to the great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers. Classical Music 101 is a highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music.

About Fred Plotkin

Fred Plotkin has written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Opera News, and other publications. He lectures frequently at the Smithsonian Institution, the Juilliard School, and Columbia University. He is the author of nine books, many of them on Italian topics. He lives in New York and Italy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on November 21, 2013

fabulous book. takes two seconds to find the pieces online, many included on wiki.......more

Goodreads review by Grace on August 06, 2017

There were a few elements of this books that I liked. I thought that the section on Beethoven's deafness was actually really insightful. And I really appreciated the emphasis on new music. And I discovered some wonderful pieces. But it mostly ended up feeling preachy and exhausting after awhile. So......more

Goodreads review by Eric on January 03, 2019

I actually only finished 13 of the 17 parts - not because it was horrible, but I just couldn't go on. I tried listening to the recommended works, but the Apple Store is a bit short on Deutsche Grammophon downloads. Of course, there was that few page rant about appropriate behavior at a live concert......more

Goodreads review by Mark on September 22, 2018

The author comes off as a snobbish, overbearing prat so strongly I couldn't bear to finish. Prepare to be condescended to.......more

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