The Classical Music Lover's Companion to Orchestral MusicAn invaluable guide for lovers of classical music designed to enhance their enjoyment of the core orchestral repertoire from 1700 to 1950 Robert Philip, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, has compiled an essential handbook for lovers of classical music, designed to enhance their listening experience to the full. Covering four hundred works by sixty eight composers from Corelli to Shostakovich, this engaging companion explores and unpacks the most