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In The Symphony, renowned critic Michael Steinberg offers music lovers a monumental guide to this most celebrated of musical forms, with perceptive commentaries on some 118 works by 36 major composers.

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a treat for those addicted to reading the program notes before the concert begins * Booklist *
an essential book for any concertgoer and any new or veteran fan of classical music * Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director, The San Francisco Symphony *

The Symphony A Listeners Guide

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press
      Publication Date: 4/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780195126655, 978-0195126655
      ISBN10: 0195126653
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In The Symphony, renowned critic Michael Steinberg offers music lovers a monumental guide to this most celebrated of musical forms, with perceptive commentaries on some 118 works by 36 major composers.

      Trade Review
      a treat for those addicted to reading the program notes before the concert begins * Booklist *
      an essential book for any concertgoer and any new or veteran fan of classical music * Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director, The San Francisco Symphony *

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