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Orchestra - Intermediate SKU: AP.12-0571542409 A Guide to the Development of the Symphony Through the 18th and 19th Centuries. Composed by Christopher Tarrant and Natalie Wild. Reference Textbooks; Textbook - General; Theory. Classical. Book. Faber Music #12-0571542409. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571542409). ISBN 9780571542406. English.The Symphony: From Mannheim to Mahler is a fascinating and accessible guide that considers the development of the symphony from a number of different perspectives: analytical, historical, and critical. Exploring important milestones, touchpoints, events, key works, and the composers that surround the genre, it also includes a composer timeline, detailed case studies, and comprehensive music examples. This handy and informative book is ideal for GCSE, A-Level, and undergraduate music students, as well as anyone wanting to study and learn more about the genre. Christopher Tarrant is Lecturer in Music Analysis at Newcastle University. He received his PhD from Royal Holloway, University of London and now teaches and writes about concert music of the long nineteenth century with a special emphasis on theory of form and the Nordic symphony. Christopher is also a violinist and conductor. Natalie Wild is Director of Research and Deputy Director of Music at the Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST). Her research focuses on the role a classical music education can play in breaking down social barriers. Natalie has taught both GCSE and A-Level Music for many years as Head of Music in various inner-city schools. Contents: * The early symphony * Patronage and public concerts * Melody, harmony, and syntax * Form, structure, and cycle * Sonata form * Tonality * Absolute music and programme music * The symphony outside Germany and Austria * The symphony's second age