Classic Fm Hall of Fame
«'We all need classical music. There's something here for every fan, from the casual listener to the serious aficionado.' Sir Simon Rattle 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame has undoubtedly caught the imagination, passion and enthusiasm of its listeners. This book is full of delightful stories, recommended recordings and hidden treasures.' Bryn Terfel 'A superb introduction to the UK's best loved classical works.' Nicola Benedetti 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame means so much to so many and this beautiful book more than does it justice.' Alison Balsom 'The stories behind these favourite pieces and the composers are fascinating - and written with Classic FM's genuine passion for classical music.' Vasily Petrenko»
What are the greatest pieces of music ever composed? 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame' celebrates classical music's unique ability to stir the emotions of a listener - whether it's the haunting melodies of Gorecki's 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs' or Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas'; the passionately charged opening bars of Beethoven's 'Symphony No. Les mer
Combining fascinating histories and biographies, recommended recordings and the ranking of the 300 pieces themselves, this book is as relevant to a new listener discovering the joys of classical music as it is to long-time lovers of the genre. 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame' is a beautifully illustrated testament to the enduring power of classical music to inspire, entertain, relax and invigorate us.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Elliott & Thompson Limited
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781907642173
- Utgivelsesår
- 2011
- Format
- 26 x 20 cm
Anmeldelser
«'We all need classical music. There's something here for every fan, from the casual listener to the serious aficionado.' Sir Simon Rattle 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame has undoubtedly caught the imagination, passion and enthusiasm of its listeners. This book is full of delightful stories, recommended recordings and hidden treasures.' Bryn Terfel 'A superb introduction to the UK's best loved classical works.' Nicola Benedetti 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame means so much to so many and this beautiful book more than does it justice.' Alison Balsom 'The stories behind these favourite pieces and the composers are fascinating - and written with Classic FM's genuine passion for classical music.' Vasily Petrenko»