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Classical Music 101.(Book Review)(Brief Article)
by Fred Plotkin. Hyperion (114 5th Ave., New York, NY 10011), 2002. 672 pp., $14.95.
Encapsulating the milieu of classical music in a single volume is a formidable task, but Fred Plotkin has by-and-large succeeded. After cutting his teeth on an earlier book, Opera 101, here he traverses a thousand years of the rest of classical music. Rather than employing a traditional historical approach as in many music history texts, Plotkin has opted for an ensemble and genre approach, centered on listening. His writing is idiomatic, combining a scholarly approach with a personal, humorous style and no shortage of opinion.
The work is the product of many years. Plotkin has authored nine books, has written for the New York Times and Opera News, among other publications, and lectures at the Juilliard School.
After a historical introduction to the orchestral instruments, Plotkin explores the literature for the symphonic form, piano, orchestral instruments, lieder and vocal music, and choral music. Each area is approached historically with recommended listening of specific recordings. Plotkin guides the reader's listening, with an emphasis on critical listening. Included is an entertaining chapter on live performance ...
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