The Lighter Classics in Music by David Ewen is a comprehensive guide to the popular orchestral and operetta repertoire—the overtures, waltzes, marches, and tone poems in a lighter vein beloved by concert audiences. Surveying the work of 187 composers, Ewen, a prolific writer on music, supplies background, anecdote, and description for each piece.
Aimed at the general music lover, the book serves as a friendly reference to the melodic favorites of the concert hall. It is an accessible companion for anyone exploring the lighter side of classical music. This free EPUB download is cleanly formatted for any e-reader.