Orchestra

How is an orchestra structured and into what groups are musical instruments divided? What does it mean to «read notes» and how is music composed? What are a violin, trumpet, and clarinet made of? How does an organ differ from a piano? Why is the acoustics of a concert hall so important?
This book is aimed at both beginner musicians and anyone who is passionate about the magical world of music. You will learn how the first orchestras appeared, which composers made a real musical revolution, what is the secret of Antonio Vivaldi's famous cycle of concerts «The Four Seasons», and much more interesting information.