![]() ![]() We’ll begin with some outside information about Aaron Copland and his book. Since it has been a goal of mine over the past couple of years to develop that knowledge, it’s a shame I hadn’t read such a book sooner. Lacking any college-level education in musical composition or theory, Copland’s book marks the first time that I have ever been exposed to the underlying principles of classical music. I wasn’t sure what I would find when I read this book, but now that I’ve done it, I’m glad for the knowledge that was imparted to me. What we have here today is a beginner’s guide to classical music, or “what to listen for when you listen to ‘serious’/’art’ music.” ![]() It lacks the cerebral prose of the scholars we’ve engaged with thusfar - in fact, this is the first book I’ve reviewed here that was written by a native English speaker, and an American no less. It isn’t a philosophical analysis on the history or purpose of music. When compared to the mixture of book reports done on this blog to this day, What to Listen for in Music is rather unique. ![]()
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