The Encyclopedia of Music: Instruments of the Orchestra and the Great Composers. Cet article n’est pas disponible.The Encyclopedia of Music: Instruments of the Orchestra and the Great Composers

This comprehensive encyclopedia gives an overview of the way music has developed, beginning with ancient civilizations through to the present day. The section on music-making shows how instruments, ensembles and orchestras evolved and all the elements that co-ordinate to make them function. The book then provides an illustrated guide to the most influential composers: those who have defined or developed particular styles of composition, and who have created for themselves a significant place in music history. Over 100 composers are featured, including the pre-eminent Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, other greats such as Vivaldi, Schubert and Tchaikovsky, and modern composers such as Carter, Boulez and Stockhausen.

Max Wade-Matthews attended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge and served in brass bands in England, Germany and Hong Kong. He has written several books, including Musical Leicester, a history of musical life in that city, as well as playing with brass bands, conducting and teaching. Wendy Thompson was Editorial Director at Faber Music Limited from 1986-91. In 1993 she founded Classic Arts Productions Limited, an independent radio production company that provides distinguished music programmes for BBC Radio 3.