Describes the development of the orchestra; explains the role of the conductor; and introduces the instruments of the string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and keyboard families, telling, for each, its history, how it is played, who introduced it, and in what compositions it is featured.
Describes the development of the orchestra; explains the role of the conductor; and introduces the instruments of the string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and keyboard families, telling, for each, its history, how it is played, who introduced it, and in what compositions it is featured.
Provides information on the careers of musicians, including composers, conductors, solo performers, and instrumentalists in orchestras, bands, and rock groups, with profiles of three contemporary music makers.
