nrself Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Where would I find what are the most famous pieces for various composers? Especially for composers who aren't as well know and aren't on the kids composer webpages, such as Monteverdi and Pachelbel. Thanks! Nicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Aroon Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 There is a set of CDs and a textbook that is an anthology of 205 Pieces of music from every time period. It is designed for college but the CDs are just th audio of the music. It is called the Norton Music Anthology. You could probably find it used on Amazon. It is a common curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrself Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks I'll check that out. I was hoping I'd find something online that just said, "Composer X - canon in x major, blah blah, and blah blah" are most famous/important. Nicole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Do any experts have thoughts on this list? I've been looking for a list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maus Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Do any experts have thoughts on this list? I've been looking for a list as well. I see a lot of the pieces we were supposed to be able to recognize from hearing for music history on there. I majored in music. It's a good list, pretty representative of those composers' best known pieces. I see composers from ~1700-1910 on there, so pretty broad in scope, too. I would highly recommend the Norton scores, too, though. They will introduce earlier stuff, like chant or Josquin du Prez, and later stuff, and more styles, etc. ETA: Norton has a pay site that offers a listening lab. They do have a list outside the pay area that might be helpful: http://www.wwnorton.com/college/music/listeninglab/welcome2.htm This doesn't give composers' full names, though. Edited July 23, 2012 by Maus to add a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 There is a set of CDs and a textbook that is an anthology of 205 Pieces of music from every time period. It is designed for college but the CDs are just th audio of the music. It is called the Norton Music Anthology. You could probably find it used on Amazon. It is a common curriculum. I would go with Norton as well. If you are attempting to put together a music history class for the younger, I would go with Young People's Guide to Classical Music (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574671812/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I have a book/CD set that we used in Music Lit class...it isn't Norton, I don't think. I seem to remember it had Listen! on the cover, but a quick search isn't pulling up the book I'm thinking about. This book goes from ancient times to fairly modern music (1960+ iirc). Rats! Now I'm going to spend an hour searching through old books....:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heliconian Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 The Norton Anthology is really intended for music majors. It is a fantastic resource, and is the standard in university courses, but most introductory courses for non-majors (or first-year majors) use something else. I have taught out of The Enjoyment of Music (Machlis & Forney - Forney is an editor for the Norton Anthology and my former advisor) and found it and its cd's very valuable, but I also like Joseph Kerman's Listen. The list posted is okay - it is fairly broad, especially as you get farther down the list, but I don't love it. It is missing many pivotal pieces (as well as some of my favorites), doesn't show any relationships, and the order seems to be arbitrary, despite the disclaimer at the top. I used to have a wonderful list of works, separated by era and tiered by popularity and influence. If I can find it, I'll scan it in and post it somewhere for us, but honestly, that is a long shot given that I haven't seen it in 11 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Where would I find what are the most famous pieces for various composers? Especially for composers who aren't as well know and aren't on the kids composer webpages, such as Monteverdi and Pachelbel. Thanks! Nicole I am most definitely NOT a music major type. :tongue_smilie: But, I thought you might be interested in my newest favorite resource, Naxos. They have a monthly subscription page http://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com/preview/genreslist.asp however, I do not use that service. I have spent a small fortune on CDs, though. ;) http://www.naxosaudiobooks.com/home.htm I don't think they are what you are looking for b/c they are abridged versions and filled w/commentary, but for covering a large list of composers, The Story of Classical Music is one that my kids enjoy. http://www.amazon.com/Story-Classical-Music-Darren-Henley/dp/9626343109/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343077346&sr=8-3&keywords=Story+of+Classical+Music+ Starred Review. Naxos, long known for its catalogue of classical recordings and its appropriation of that music as accompaniment for spoken-word recordings, turns the tables a bit for this Junior Classics selection. Alsop, a well-known and respected conductor, takes the reins here, talking about the music she loves. Henley's text blends a historic time line, replete with facts about the Magna Carta, the bubonic plague and the industrial revolution, together with a colorful who's who of composers, spotlighting more than 90 artists. All the usual suspects are here—Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, etc.—as are more contemporary composers like John Cage and Philip Glass. Alsop's easygoing approach works well as she serves as a welcoming tour guide offering fun facts and interesting biographical sketches for listeners. Each era of history and composer's bio is paired with famous, representative snippets of music—150 in all—performed by world-class musicians. A fourth enhanced CD in the package contains such extras as quizzes, sheet music, photos and ancillary articles. Ages 8-up Edited July 23, 2012 by 8FillTheHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicMama Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I have a degree in music, and use this in my own piano studio. Here is a link to the available episodes page. Classics for Kids is free and very, very well done. Have them listen to an episode, and ask questions narration style. There is also a page with composer biographies, and some online games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thank you for starting this thread! Another resource you may want to look at is "How to Introduce Your Child to Classical Music in 52 Easy Lessons." The resource is available at either www.amazon.com or www.emmauelbooks.com :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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