Discover the profound depths of classical music with 'Ten Masterpieces of Music' by Harvey Sachs. This brand-new, astonishing volume explores ten timeless works crafted by some of the greatest composers in history, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. Sachs, renowned for his earlier biography of Toscanini, delves into the masterpieces that resonate across generations, showcasing pieces that span from 1784 to 1966. This book is a valuable resource for music enthusiasts, students, and professionals alike, inviting readers to reflect on how these brilliant works evoke a spectrum of emotions—stimulating, disturbing, exalting, and offering comfort.

As you turn each page of this captivating 384-page journey, you will not only learn about the music but also gain insights into the lives of the composers who embedded their experiences in their compositions. The captivating prose unlocks the universal language of music, making it an essential addition to any classical music lover’s library. With its exploration of both the pieces themselves and the historical context in which they were created, this book promises to deepen your appreciation for classical music.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781631495182, Publisher: W W Norton & Company.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631495182
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 384


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In this magisterial volume, Harvey Sachs, author of the highly acclaimed biography Toscanini, takes readers into the heart of ten great works of classical music-works that have endured because they were created by composers who had a genius for drawing music out of their deepest wellsprings. These masters-Mozart and Beethoven; Schubert, Schumann, Berlioz, Verdi, and Brahms; Sibelius, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky-communicated their life experiences through music, and through music they universalized the intimate.


By expanding our perceptions of these ten pieces-composed in the years between 1784 and 1966-Sachs, in lush, exquisite prose, invites us to consider why music stimulates, disturbs, exalts, and consoles us. He has lived with these masterpieces for a lifetime, and his descriptions of them and the dramatic lives of the composers who wrote them bring a heightened dimension to the musical perceptions of readers who may be casual listeners, students, professional musicians, or anyone in between.