The Symphony, Volume 1, Haydn to Dvorák (1967)

by Robert Simpson

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This is a history of the symphony from its beginnings through Dvorak. The reference book is valuable for classical music enthusiasts and others interested in an overview of the musical development of the symphony. (

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The Symphony, Volume 1, Haydn to Dvorák

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1967

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Choral symphony

Symphonies by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Symphony No. 1 (Elgar)

Symphony No. 3 (Tchaikovsky)

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785.1Arts & recreation › Music › Ensembles with only one instrument per part › Ensembles by size {formerly: Symphonies and band music}

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