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Loading... The Concerto (The Great Courses) (edition 2006)by Robert Greenberg (Instructor)
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24 lectures exploring the range and history of the concerto from its beginnings in the late 1600s through the twentieth century. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)784.23The arts Music Instruments and instrumental ensembles and their music [formerly: Voice and vocal music] Full symphony orchestra [formerly: Complete choral works]LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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I always learn a great deal from his courses, and find that when I'm fatigued by virtually every other audiobook I have available, I can turn to Professor Greenberg and be refreshed.
Aaaaannnndddd... I wasn't as crazy about The Concerto as I hoped I'd be. Don't get me wrong, it's still an excellent course, but for some reason I found my mind wandering a lot during the later lectures in particular. I gritted my teeth and listened to as much of Eliot Carter as I could and then hit Fast Forward. Even the good professor couldn't convince me on that one.
So do I recommend it? You bet I do, but not as completely as some of the other courses, certainly it's not even close to Music as a Mirror of History or Bach and the High Baroque. But if you're interested in this particular musical form, it's an excellent overview. ( )