In the book, Rosen concentrates on the three major figures of the time - Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven - because 'it is in terms of their achievements that the musical vernacular can best be defined'. In this expanded edition, Rosen follows the development of each composer's best known genres: for Haydn, the symphony and string quartet;
- | By (Author): Charles Rosen
- | Series:
- | Publisher: Faber & Faber
- | Publication Date: Jul 07, 2005
- | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
- | Number of Pages: 560 pages
- | Language: Not available
- | Binding: Paperback|Softback
- | ISBN-10: 0571228127
- | ISBN-13: 9780571228126
- By (Author):
- Charles Rosen
- Publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- Publication Date:
- Jul 07, 2005
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Number of pages:
- 560 pages
- Binding:
- Paperback|Softback
- Language:
- Not available
- ISBN-13:
- 9780571228126