A History of Western Music
by Donald Jay Grout, Professor of Music, Cornell University
Comprehensive and all-telling guide A History of Western Music written by Donald Jay Grout is an incredibly thorough and respected testament to his due diligence in research compromising of all the elements pertaining to and complete history of Western music, from its inception through it’s early days up to the modern era.
The seventh edition, co-authored by J. Peter Burkholder and Claude V. Palisca, offers an engaging narrative that explores the musical works, styles, genres, and ideas that have been most influential and significant throughout history.
It covers a wide range of music, from religious to secular, serious to humorous, art music to popular music, and from Europe and its progressive journey west to the Americas.
The book is a qualified resource that provides insights into both the music and its historical context. History of Western Music engages and assists readers to understand the evolution of Western music and the cultural, social, and political and legal forces that have shaped it.
It's an essential reference for students and enthusiasts looking to enhance their working depth knowledge and understanding of music history.
