Baker's Biographical Dictionary Of Musicians V1

By Theodore Baker

Book Overview

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians Volume 1 is a comprehensive reference book that provides detailed information about the lives and works of musicians from around the world. The book is authored by Theodore Baker, a renowned musicologist and composer who has written extensively on music history and theory.The first volume of the book covers musicians from the earliest times to the classical era, including composers, performers, conductors, music theorists, and music publishers. The entries are organized alphabetically and provide biographical information, including birth and death dates, education, career highlights, and notable works.In addition to the biographical entries, the book also includes a comprehensive index of composers and their works, as well as a glossary of musical terms to help readers understand the technical language used in the book.Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians Volume 1 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of music, from students and scholars to music lovers and enthusiasts. It provides a wealth of information on the lives and works of some of the greatest musicians in history, and is an essential addition to any music library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163304743
• ISBN13: 9781163304747
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 2.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"