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Routledge - A History of the Symphony: The Grand Genre Book

Name: Routledge - A History of the Symphony: The Grand Genre Book
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Explore the evolution of one of music history's most significant forms with A History of the Symphony: The Grand Genre by Routledge. This text provides a unified view of the genre, spanning three hundred years of musical development. Rather than focusing solely on individual composers or stylistic shifts, this book investigates the cultural factors that shaped the symphony. By examining what defined a symphony during different historical periods, the text explains how these musical works functioned within the lives of both composers and audiences. It treats the symphony not as an isolated art form, but as a product of the external forces and social environments that spurred its creation. This perspective offers a deep understanding of how the genre grew and changed over time, making it a valuable resource for students and music enthusiasts seeking to understand the broader context of classical music history.

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Provides a unified view of the symphony's history covering the last three hundred years of musical evolution.

Identifies the underlying cultural factors that have influenced the development of the genre over time.

Moves beyond simple lists of composers to examine how the definition of a symphony changed in different eras.

Connects musical works to the real lives of the composers and audiences who experienced them.

Analyzes how external forces and social environments act as drivers for musical creation and change.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0815357044
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Classical Music
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 November 2019
Listed Since: 19 June 2019

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