Practicing musician and professor of music discusses 350 composers and their works for harpsichord and piano. Includes 116 musical examples.
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The Rise of Music in the Ancient World: East and West by Curt Sachs An eminent scholar explores the evolution of music, from the ecstatic singing of early civilizations to the development of more structured styles in Egypt, East Asia, Rome, and other regions.