In this remarkable study, now an established classic which has remained in print since its first publication in 1971, Charles Rosen surveys the language of the music of the classical period. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. this book sets new standards for the application of language to music.' George Steiner 'The word "masterpiece" should be used rarely if at all. In addition, the author ranges widely through the material of classical music which falls outside these categories. In this expanded edition, Rosen follows the development of each composer's best known genres: for Haydn, the symphony and string quartet for Mozart, the concerto, string quintet and comic opera for Beethoven, the piano sonata. In the book, Rosen concentrates on the three major figures of the time - Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven - because 'it is in terms of their achievements that the musical vernacular can best be defined'. With his experience as a world-class pianist as well as as teacher at Harvard and Oxford, Charles Rosen produced the definitive survey of the language of the music of the classical period. The Classical Style is an established classic which has remained in print since its first publication in 1971. 'Brilliant and epoch-making.' Times Literary Supplement
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