A Concise History of Western Music

The media could not be loaded. The book is a landmark in music history. Delivered earlier than expected! Excellent job. I highly recommend this seller and his products. As for the book itself, it's an absolute gem for any music enthusiast. The author has masterfully woven together a narrative that not only educates but also captivates the reader from start to finish.

This book, at 316 pages of text, is about as concise as one can be about western music and still cover it reasonably well. This is not a "Music History 101" sort of book, but a reflective discussion of music in the west over centuries. I liked the chapters on modern and postmodern music composers, which I have always regarded with some impatience, (as in,"when are you people going to get a grip..."), but Griffiths writes with real appreciation. The editorial description is very accurate- the book is better read by musicians with some background than people first dipping into music history, but I found it an enjoyable refresher, and it was short enough for one to see the forest rather than be overwhelmed by trees, as in the bulky volumes I remember from college.

The title is accurate - this is truly a concise history of western music, particularly the music of the church. My music professor thought a few sections were a little too simplistic and was able to provide more context in those areas, but on the whole it was a really helpful book and I learned a lot about where the church has been musically through the centuries.

The book is terrific, just what my professor ordered, and will be a great help to me in class. Thans\ks.

Great Book in good condition! Thank You.