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Book Details
Title: The Illustrated Book of Great Composers
Author: Erich Valentin
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Books
Language: English
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: Not Available
Pages: 147
Published Year: 1960
Dimensions: 23 x 18 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition, but the jacket has minor damage along the edges.
About the Book
The Illustrated Book of Great Composers by Erich Valentin is an engaging introduction to the lives, achievements, and musical contributions of some of the world's most celebrated composers. Combining biographical sketches with historical context and visual illustrations, the book offers readers an accessible journey through the development of Western classical music.
The volume explores the lives of influential composers whose works transformed the musical landscape across different eras. Readers are introduced to the creative genius, personal struggles, and artistic achievements that shaped the evolution of classical music from the Baroque period through the Romantic era and beyond.
A major strength of the book lies in its ability to place composers within their historical and cultural settings. The author explains how social changes, artistic movements, royal patronage, and technological developments influenced musical composition and performance over the centuries.
