phonner reviewed Language of the spirit by Jan Swafford
Review of "Language of the Spirit" by Jan Swafford
5 stars
A wonderful introduction to the history of Western classical music. Written by a scholar but not too scholarly, the book is full of stories and characters and context. Every chapter comes with numerous listening suggestions that immerse but don't overwhelm you. Exactly what I was looking for as a music appreciator who has never really understood classical music.
A wonderful introduction to the history of Western classical music. Written by a scholar but not too scholarly, the book is full of stories and characters and context. Every chapter comes with numerous listening suggestions that immerse but don't overwhelm you. Exactly what I was looking for as a music appreciator who has never really understood classical music.
