Hans Schnoor: Sävelten Taide (SECOND-HAND BOOK)

Sävelten taide (The Art of Tones), written by Hans Schnoor and translated into Finnish by Ilpo Saunio, is an extensive, over 400-page general guide and reference book on classical music published by WSOY in 1965, which guides the reader through the history of Western musical art, various stylistic eras, and the lives and works of the great masters. Originally created by the German music critic, this handbook is aimed at everyday listeners and enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of concerts, records, and radio music by providing background on the evolution of music from its early stages up to 20th-century modernism. This volume published by WSOY remains a respected, accessible foundational work.