02312cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000280012624501170015426400510027130000470032233600260036933700260039533800360042150000310045750801040048852012810059253400450187365300230191865300140194185600430195566346UtSlPG20260610134530.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a61017781  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aMT1 aEwen, David,d1907-198514aThe Lighter Classics in Music :bA Comprehensive Guide to Musical Masterworks in a Lighter Vein by 187 Composers 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-09-20  aStephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"The Lighter Classics in Music" by David Ewen is a comprehensive guide to notable musical works characterized by their lighter themes, written in the early 1960s. This collection features an exploration of compositions by 187 different composers, spanning various genres and styles, aiming to make classical music more accessible and enjoyable. The book likely touches on the significance of these compositions and composers in the context of musical history, highlighting their contributions to lighter orchestral and vocal music.  The opening of this work introduces several notable composers, beginning with Joseph Achron, who is known for his evocative "Hebrew Melody." This is followed by descriptions of other composers, such as Adolphe-Charles Adam, celebrated for his opéra-comique, and Richard Addinsell, famed for the melodious "Warsaw Concerto." Each segment provides insights into the lives and notable works of these composers, illustrating their impact and the enduring popularity of their lighter compositions in concert repertoires. The text also references the origins and themes of specific pieces, establishing a foundation for the exploration of lighter classical music throughout the remainder of the guide. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMusic appreciation  aComposers40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66346