{"product_id":"an-illustrated-directory-of-musical-instruments-and-a-history-of-the-orchestra-hardcover","title":"An Illustrated Directory of Musical Instruments and a History of the Orchestra - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMax Wade-Matthew\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Mival\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN ILLUSTRATED DIRECTORY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND A HISTORY OF THE ORCHESTRA\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully illustrated reference is a guide to the history of music and the instruments of the orchestra. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn extended introduction provides a history of music-making around the world and outlines the evolution of the orchestra. It also features famous players, orchestras and concert halls, and the role of the composer and the conductor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA visual directory then follows, organised according to families of instruments: strings, woodwind and brass, percussion and keyboards, and the voice, as well as rare and historical instruments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprehensively written and beautifully illustrated with over 450 photographs, the book is an indispensable reference for music lovers everywhere.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax Wade-Matthewsattended the RAF School of Music at Uxbridge, England and has written several books on music, and conducts and teaches music. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConsultant William Mivalis a composer, writer and teacher and Head of Composition at the Royal College of Music in London.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 11.18 x 8.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53469104570675,"sku":"9780754835677","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/an-illustrated-directory-of-musical-instruments-and-a-history-of-the-orchestra-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}