Few genres of the last 250 years have proved so crucial to the course of music history; or so vital to public musical experience; as the symphony. This Companion offers an accessible guide to the historical; analytical and interpretative issues surrounding this major genre of Western music; discussing an extensive variety of works from the eighteenth century to the present day. The book complements a detailed review of the symphonys history with focused analytical essays from leading scholars on the symphonic music of both mainstream composers; including Haydn; Mozart and Beethoven and lesser-known figures; including Carter; Berio and Maxwell Davies. With chapters on a comprehensive range of topics; from the symphonys origins to the politics of its reception in the twentieth century; this is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in the history; analysis and performance of the symphonic repertoire.
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