The story of chamber music

The story of chamber music

by N. Kilburn

Part of The music story series, ed. by F. J. Crowest

1904
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A detailed history of the intimate genre of classical music that involves small groups of musicians playing in private spaces without orchestras, conductors or soloists. Kilburn traces the origins of chamber music back to medieval times in Europe when musicians entertained kings in private palace chambers. The book covers the development of chamber music from the 17th century to the contemporary era, highlighting the works of composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn and more.

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