'Brilliant and epoch-making.' Times Literary Supplement

The Classical Style is an established classic which has remained in print since its first publication in 1971. With his experience as a world-class pianist as well as as teacher at Harvard and Oxford, Charles Rosen produced the definitive survey of the language of the music of the classical period. In the book, Rosen concentrates on the three major figures of the time - Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven - because 'it is in terms of their achievements that the musical vernacular can best be defined'.

In this expanded edition, Rosen follows the development of each composer's best known genres: for Haydn, the symphony and string quartet; for Mozart, the concerto, string quintet and comic opera; for Beethoven, the piano sonata. In addition, the author ranges widely through the material of classical music which falls outside these categories.

'The word "masterpiece" should be used rarely if at all. But it applies to The Classical Style . . . this book sets new standards for the application of language to music.' George Steiner

The Classical Style is Charles Rosen's 'epoch-making' work on Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, and the definitive and essential survey of classical music.

About the Author
Charles Rosen (1927-2012) was an internationally renowned pianist and author. He also taught at various universities around the world, including Harvard, Oxford and Chicago. He gave numerous recitals and orchestral engagements around the world, and recorded a number of twentieth-century works at the invitation of the composers, including Igor Stravinsky, Elliott Carter and Pierre Boulez.

Reviews
"'Brilliant and epoch-making.' Times Literary Supplement 'The word "masterpiece" should be used rarely if at all. But it applies to Charles Rosen's The Classical Style... This book sets new standards for the application of language to music' George Steiner"



Book Information
ISBN 9780571228126
Author Charles Rosen
Format Paperback
Page Count 560
Imprint Faber & Faber
Publisher Faber & Faber
Weight(grams) 685g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 155mm * 40mm