Bach, Beethoven and the Boys: Music History as it Ought to be TaughtTo celebrate its 10th aniversary, Sound and Vision has prepared a special new edition, totally reformatted and updated by the author. Since its first publication a decade ago, this irreverent yet factual account of music history has become an internationally bestselling classic in the field of musical humor. Includes 35 illustrations. |
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Bach, Beethoven and the Boys: Music History as it Ought to be Taught David William Barber No preview available - 2022 |
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