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100 1 _aEwen, David,
_d1907-1985
245 1 4 _aThe Lighter Classics in Music :
_bA Comprehensive Guide to Musical Masterworks in a Lighter Vein by 187 Composers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-09-20
508 _aStephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMusic appreciation
653 _aComposers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66346
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