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Title:
The classical style : Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven / Charles Rosen.
Author:
Rosen, Charles, 1927-2012.
Publication Information:
New York ; London : W.W. Norton, ©1997.
Call Number:
ML195 .R68 1997A
Abstract:
Presents a detailed analysis of the musical styles and forms developed by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.
Edition:
Expanded ed.
ISBN:
9780393040203

9780393317121
Physical Description:
xxx, 533 pages : music ; 24 cm
General Note:
Previous edition: 1972.
Contents:
I. Introduction: 1. The musical language of the late eighteenth century ; 2. Theories of form ; 3. The origins of the style -- II. The classical style: 1. The coherence of the musical language ; 2. Structure and ornament -- III. Haydn from 1770 to the death of Mozart: 1. String quartet ; 2. Symphony -- IV. Serious opera -- V. Mozart: 1. The concerto ; 2. String quartet ; 3. Comic opera -- VI. Haydn after the death of Mozart: 1. The popular style ; 2. Piano trio ; 3. Church music -- VII. Beethoven: 1. Beethoven ; 2. Beethoven's later years and the conventions of his childhood ; 3. Epilogue.
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