A Comparative Study Based on the Author’s Collection of Classical Music Masterpieces and Other Similar Classical Collections.

Abstract

This paper will present and discuss a collection of ten audio discs, compiled by its author with the aim of familiarizing the students of the Music Departments in the Universities of Jordan with the musical culture of Western Europe. The selection of the music pieces has been subordinated to the idea of presenting some of the most outstanding works of classical music, whereby at the same time this paper turns out to be a theoretical confirmation of and substantiation why these music pieces have been selected. As well as, this paper discusses a selection of other similar collections, that will be listed, mentioned or analyzed.