{"product_id":"9781844497737","title":"Classical Music: 1600-2000: A Chronology","description":"\u003cp\u003eJon Paxman’s ambitious book interprets four centuries of Western classical music by considering its evolution from two different perspectives. Each of the eight chapters covers a 50 year period, tracing stylistic progressions with particular reference to musical genres and geographical locations.A corresponding Chronology explores the lives of individual composers, patrons, publishers, impresarios, conductors and performers, so providing a cultural and social framework that helps put each musical development into a broader historical context. Monumental in scope but lucid in style, this book will prove invaluable to anyone – student or enthusiast – who wants to comprehend the overwhelmingly rich and sometimes complex evolution of Western classical music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith contributions by Terry Barfoot, Katy Hamilton, Thomas Lydon and Robert Rawson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnibus Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054485586160,"sku":"9781844497737","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781844497737","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}