Engaging clear and informative this is the story of western music of its great composers and also of its performers and listeners of changing ideas of what mus... » 

Engaging clear and informative this is the story of western music of its great composers and also of its performers and listeners of changing ideas of what music is and what it is for. Paul Griffiths shows how music has evolved through the centuries and suggest how its evolution has mirrored developments in the human notion of time from the eternity of heaven to the computers microsecond. An essential read for students teachers and classical music lovers alike. Includes suggestions for further reading details of recommended recordings and a glossary of technical terms. Engaging clear and informative this is the story of western music of its great composers and also of its performers and listeners of changing ideas of what music is and what it is for. Paul Griffiths shows how music has evolved through the centuries and suggest how its evolution has mirrored developments in the human notion of time from the eternity of heaven to the computers microsecond. An essential read for students teachers and classical music lovers alike. Includes suggestions for further reading details of recommended recordings and a glossary of technical terms. «