A Little History of Music
- Auteur: Robert Philip (Engeland)
- Soort boek: muziekgeschiedenis
- Taal: Engels
- Uitgever: Yale University Press
- Verschijnt: 13 mei 2025
- Omvang: 320 pagina’s
- Uitgave: paperback / ebook
- Prijs: $ 15,00
- Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris
Robert Philip A Little History of Music review en recensie
- “Philip’s deft prose, thoughtful explanations and pacy storytelling make for a compelling and refreshingly open-minded read.” (Katy Hamilton, BBC Music Magazine)
- “To find a guide as thoughtful, as frank and as readable as Philip’s is good news indeed… It’s a pleasure to make the journey in such wise and perceptive company.” (Richard Bratby, Gramophone)
Flaptekst van het boek over de muziekgeschiedenis
A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present.
Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal’s bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.
Covering a remarkable range, including Indian raga, Javanese gamelan, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop, this Little History celebrates the wonder of music, and why it is treasured across the world. Within its pages, readers will find familiar composers and musicians, and will be introduced to a host of exciting new discoveries.
Robert Philip was formerly a senior lecturer in music at the Open University and is a well-known presenter on BBC Radio. He is the author of The Classical Music Lover’s Companion to Orchestral Music and the award-winning Performing Music in the Age of Recording.