Scarecrow Press (UK) Historical Dictionary of Music Classical Period 1730-1800

Explore the golden age of Western music with this comprehensive historical dictionary covering the classical period from approximately 1730 to 1800. This essential reference work captures an era that fundamentally shaped the repertoire performed in concert halls today, featuring detailed entries on the period's most celebrated composers including Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, alongside lesser-known but historically significant figures like Gluck and C.P.E. Bach. Whether you are a student of music history, a classical music enthusiast, or a performer seeking deeper knowledge of the works you play, this dictionary provides accessible yet scholarly insights into the compositions, performance practices, and musical innovations that defined classical music. Published by Scarecrow Press, this volume is part of the well-regarded Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts series, making it an authoritative resource for understanding the masterworks that remain central to the classical music canon.