Sixteen Symphonies

This book offers an insightful exploration of sixteen significant symphonies, providing a detailed analysis of each work. It delves into the historical context and the composers' intentions, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the symphonies' structures and themes. The text is enriched with musical examples and portraits, enhancing the reader's appreciation of these masterpieces. Bernard Shore's engaging narrative style makes complex musical concepts accessible, making this an invaluable resource for both music students and enthusiasts.

Published 1950

Binding of book is loose. Some foxing and fraying of edges on front cover. Slight foxing and fraying of edges on back cover. Slight foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with some fading. Heavy tanning and some foxing on top edge. Moderate tanning and some foxing on fore and bottom edges. Slight foxing on endpapers. Moderate foxing on some pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Moderate tanning around margins of pages. Inserts are intact with some foxing.

Condition: Well Read