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A Memoir of Music and Transformation

by Vijay Gupta ...

Unabridged

12 hours 10 min

Violinist Vijay Gupta’s searing memoir of prodigy, ambition, collapse, and renewal reveals how music is not just performance but also survival, a lifeline of human connection—for readers of Jeremy Denk's Every Good Boy Does Fine, Hua Hsu's Stay True, and Patrick Bringley’s All the Beauty in the World.By age twenty-five, Vijay Gupta had lived several lifetimes: he played Carnegie Hall at eight, ... Read more

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Violinist Vijay Gupta’s searing memoir of prodigy, ambition, collapse, and renewal reveals how music is not just performance but also survival, a lifeline of human connection—for readers of Jeremy Denk's Every Good Boy Does Fine, Hua Hsu's Stay True, and Patrick Bringley’s All the Beauty in the World.By age twenty-five, Vijay Gupta had lived several lifetimes: he played Carnegie Hall at eight,
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Fast Classical Music

by Ludwig van Beethoven, Various ...

Narrated by Various ...

Abridged

1 hour 31 min

Fast Classical Music: Energize Your DayAre you ready to elevate your energy levels? Look no further! Introducing the ultimate classical music collection for your active lifestyle. Whether you’re running, working out, or just need a boost, these electrifying compositions will keep you moving:Waltz in D flat major ‘Minute’, Op. 64 No. 1 – Feel the rhythm as Chopin’s waltz sweeps you off your feet. ... Read more

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Fast Classical Music: Energize Your DayAre you ready to elevate your energy levels? Look no further! Introducing the ultimate classical music collection for your active lifestyle. Whether you’re running, working out, or just need a boost, these electrifying compositions will keep you moving:Waltz in D flat major ‘Minute’, Op. 64 No. 1 – Feel the rhythm as Chopin’s waltz sweeps you off your feet.
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Johann Sebastian Bach

The Learned Musician

by Christoph Wolff ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

Unabridged

21 hours 29 min

Finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in Biography, this landmark book was revised in 2013 to include new knowledge discovered after its initial publication.Although we have heard the music of J. S. Bach in countless performances and recordings, the composer himself still comes across only as an enigmatic figure in a single familiar portrait. As we mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, author ... Read more

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Finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in Biography, this landmark book was revised in 2013 to include new knowledge discovered after its initial publication.Although we have heard the music of J. S. Bach in countless performances and recordings, the composer himself still comes across only as an enigmatic figure in a single familiar portrait. As we mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, author
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Classical Music 101

A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music

by Fred Plotkin ...

Narrated by Fred Plotkin ...

Unabridged

19 hours 27 min

The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose, ... Read more

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The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose,
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Min sjæl gør ondt

Sergej Prokofjev mellem to verdener

by Karl Aage Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Thomas Haugaard ...

Unabridged

8 hours 5 min

Karl Aage Rasmussens nye musikbiografi omhandler den russiske komponist Sergej Prokofjev, som levede fra 1891 til 1953.Prokofjev blev født før den russiske revolution, i en forholdsvis velhavende familie og fik sine første værker uropført i Rusland; men under revolutionen forlod han sit fædreland og turnerede rundt som pianist i både Europa og USA. Han fik også værker uropført i Europa, men løb ... Read more

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Karl Aage Rasmussens nye musikbiografi omhandler den russiske komponist Sergej Prokofjev, som levede fra 1891 til 1953.Prokofjev blev født før den russiske revolution, i en forholdsvis velhavende familie og fik sine første værker uropført i Rusland; men under revolutionen forlod han sit fædreland og turnerede rundt som pianist i både Europa og USA. Han fik også værker uropført i Europa, men løb
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Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93

Music Album and Biography

by Various ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

4 hours 5 min

Are you a classical music enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone looking to immerse yourself in the brilliance of one of the greatest composers of all time? We present to you the ultimate digital audiobook experience: "Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 - Music Album and Biography."What’s Inside?Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93Dive deep into Beethoven's Symphony No. 8, a ... Read more

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Are you a classical music enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone looking to immerse yourself in the brilliance of one of the greatest composers of all time? We present to you the ultimate digital audiobook experience: "Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 - Music Album and Biography."What’s Inside?Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93Dive deep into Beethoven's Symphony No. 8, a
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Mozart Music Collection with History and Biography

by Hank Wison ...

Narrated by Hank Wilson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

The Music of Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWhen we think of Mozart, we often think of ease — music that feels effortless, natural,almost inevitable.But behind that apparent simplicity lies one of the most astonishing musical minds inhistory.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing at an age when most children are justbeginning to learn their scales. By adulthood, he had mastered nearly every musicalform of ... Read more

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The Music of Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWhen we think of Mozart, we often think of ease — music that feels effortless, natural,almost inevitable.But behind that apparent simplicity lies one of the most astonishing musical minds inhistory.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing at an age when most children are justbeginning to learn their scales. By adulthood, he had mastered nearly every musicalform of
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Piano by Heart

Memorize and Perform Your Music in Less Time with Fewer Tears

by Bernard Patten ...

Narrated by Gregory Diehl ...

Unabridged

8 hours 13 min

Unlock the secrets of effortless piano memorization. Whether a beginner, an amateur pianist, or someone returning to the keyboard after years away, this book will change the way you approach playing, practicing, and performing.Drawing on decades of experience as a neurologist, memory expert, and passionate pianist, Dr. Bernard Patten merges the science of memory with the art of piano playing. He ... Read more

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Unlock the secrets of effortless piano memorization. Whether a beginner, an amateur pianist, or someone returning to the keyboard after years away, this book will change the way you approach playing, practicing, and performing.Drawing on decades of experience as a neurologist, memory expert, and passionate pianist, Dr. Bernard Patten merges the science of memory with the art of piano playing. He
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Life Lessons from Camille Saint-Saëns

The Balance of Brilliance: Style, Structure, and the Elegance of Control

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 15 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
Unabridged

53 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Balance Brilliance With Restraint?In Life Lessons from Camille Saint-Saëns: The Balance of Brilliance—Style, Structure, and the Elegance of Control, explore the life of the French composer whose works blended technical mastery with refined beauty. From the grandeur of Samson and Delilah to the playful charm of The Carnival of the Animals, ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Balance Brilliance With Restraint?In Life Lessons from Camille Saint-Saëns: The Balance of Brilliance—Style, Structure, and the Elegance of Control, explore the life of the French composer whose works blended technical mastery with refined beauty. From the grandeur of Samson and Delilah to the playful charm of The Carnival of the Animals,
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Harmonica for Beginners: Discover the Joy of Playing Music

An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Harmonica Basics

by Brian Wilson ...

Narrated by Brian Wilson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 57 min

For anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica, "Harmonica for Beginners: Discover the Joy of Playing Music: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Harmonica Basics" is the best resource. This book is written with the novice in mind, providing easy-to-follow directions that make learning fun and approachable. Regardless of your prior musical experience, this tutorial will enable you to ... Read more

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For anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica, "Harmonica for Beginners: Discover the Joy of Playing Music: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Harmonica Basics" is the best resource. This book is written with the novice in mind, providing easy-to-follow directions that make learning fun and approachable. Regardless of your prior musical experience, this tutorial will enable you to
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All Classical Music Explained & more

A BBC Radio Comedy Collection

by Rainer Hersch ...

Narrated by Rainer Hersch ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

Rainer Hersch gives us his irreverent take on classical music in these BBC Radio shows‘At last a musical comedian with a difference – he is really funny’ Daily TelegraphStand-up comic, musician and conductor Rainer Hersch has performed in comedy clubs worldwide, made numerous appearances at the Edinburgh Festival and put on several comedy-concert series at London’s Southbank Centre. This audio ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Rainer Hersch gives us his irreverent take on classical music in these BBC Radio shows‘At last a musical comedian with a difference – he is really funny’ Daily TelegraphStand-up comic, musician and conductor Rainer Hersch has performed in comedy clubs worldwide, made numerous appearances at the Edinburgh Festival and put on several comedy-concert series at London’s Southbank Centre. This audio
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Keyboard Conversations®: The Romance of the Piano

by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio.
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Антиклассика: Легкий путеводитель по напряженному миру классической музыки

by Арианна Уорсо-Фан Раух ...

Narrated by Алена Френдли ...

Series series Понятная классика. Разберись в классической музыке!
Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

Классика может быть доступна каждому! Профессиональная скрипачка Арианна Уорсо-Фан Раух в своей увлекательной и невероятно остроумной книге исследует мир классической музыки, развенчивает стереотипы о ее элитарности, раскрывает тайны закулисного мира утонченного академического искусства и отвечает на самые животрепещущие вопросы: • Как формировалась история классической музыки и в чем ее ... Read more

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Классика может быть доступна каждому! Профессиональная скрипачка Арианна Уорсо-Фан Раух в своей увлекательной и невероятно остроумной книге исследует мир классической музыки, развенчивает стереотипы о ее элитарности, раскрывает тайны закулисного мира утонченного академического искусства и отвечает на самые животрепещущие вопросы: • Как формировалась история классической музыки и в чем ее
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Chopin's Piano

In Search of the Instrument that Transformed Music

by Paul Kildea ...

Narrated by Matthew Waterson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 15 min

In November 1838, Frédéric Chopin, George Sand, and her two children sailed to Majorca to escape the Parisian winter. They settled in an abandoned monastery at Valldemossa in the mountains above Palma, where Chopin finished what would eventually be recognized as one of the great and revolutionary works of musical Romanticism: his twenty-four Preludes. There was scarcely a decent piano on the ... Read more

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In November 1838, Frédéric Chopin, George Sand, and her two children sailed to Majorca to escape the Parisian winter. They settled in an abandoned monastery at Valldemossa in the mountains above Palma, where Chopin finished what would eventually be recognized as one of the great and revolutionary works of musical Romanticism: his twenty-four Preludes. There was scarcely a decent piano on the
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Classical Music For Dummies

2nd Edition

by David Pogue, Scott Speck ...

Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

Unabridged

11 hours 40 min

Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! The beginner's guide to classical music.Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you just how beautiful and rewarding it can be. You'll ... Read more

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Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms, oh, my! The beginner's guide to classical music.Classical Music For Dummies is a friendly, funny, easy-to-understand guide to composers, instruments, orchestras, concerts, recordings, and more. Classical music is widely considered one of the pinnacles of human achievement, and this informative guide will shows you just how beautiful and rewarding it can be. You'll
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Ludwig von Beethoven

Biography, Facts, Quotes and Symphonies Described

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Chris Newman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Most people have heard of Ludwig von Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of all time. His music had a certain aggression, passion, and beauty to it that still brings admirers to tears, more than 200 years later. His symphonies came from his creativity, the circumstances, and the trends in that time period in Germany and Austria.There is much to say about the historical context, the deep ... Read more

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Most people have heard of Ludwig von Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of all time. His music had a certain aggression, passion, and beauty to it that still brings admirers to tears, more than 200 years later. His symphonies came from his creativity, the circumstances, and the trends in that time period in Germany and Austria.There is much to say about the historical context, the deep
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Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms (432 Hz Healing Music)

George Frideric Handel

by Anthony Morse ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms – George Frideric Handel (432 Hz Healing Music)Experience deep relaxation and emotional balance with this unique digital audio featuring the timeless Baroque compositions of George Frideric Handel, blended with the soothing ambiance of thunderstorms and tuned to 432 Hz—a frequency associated with stress relief, healing, ... ... Read more

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Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms – George Frideric Handel (432 Hz Healing Music)Experience deep relaxation and emotional balance with this unique digital audio featuring the timeless Baroque compositions of George Frideric Handel, blended with the soothing ambiance of thunderstorms and tuned to 432 Hz—a frequency associated with stress relief, healing, ...
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Vanishing Point

An autobiographical story on burnout

by Annemarie Peeters ...

Narrated by Caroline Dash, Sofie Vanden Eynde ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

November 2016. Lute player Sofie Vanden Eynde is afraid that her heart is going to give out. Her doctor spells out the diagnosis in capital letters: burnout. She's a burnt-out building. Even the music is like a rope around her neck. Its as if her strings are sticky with adrenaline, playing is killing her. So she stops - for nearly a year.Today she’s taking stock. Her strings speak differently now: ... Read more

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November 2016. Lute player Sofie Vanden Eynde is afraid that her heart is going to give out. Her doctor spells out the diagnosis in capital letters: burnout. She's a burnt-out building. Even the music is like a rope around her neck. Its as if her strings are sticky with adrenaline, playing is killing her. So she stops - for nearly a year.Today she’s taking stock. Her strings speak differently now:
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Composing Capital

Classical Music in the Neoliberal Era

by Marianna Ritchey ...

Narrated by Auto-narrated ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

The familiar old world of classical music, with its wealthy donors and ornate concert halls, is changing. The patronage of a wealthy few is being replaced by that of corporations, leading to new unions of classical music and contemporary capitalism. In Composing Capital, Marianna Ritchey lays bare the appropriation of classical music by the current neoliberal regime, arguing that artists, critics, ... Read more

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The familiar old world of classical music, with its wealthy donors and ornate concert halls, is changing. The patronage of a wealthy few is being replaced by that of corporations, leading to new unions of classical music and contemporary capitalism. In Composing Capital, Marianna Ritchey lays bare the appropriation of classical music by the current neoliberal regime, arguing that artists, critics,
... Read more
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Junge, Beethoven!

Hörspiel von Arnd Pohlmann nach dem Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" von Margret Steenfatt mit Rainer Strecker und dem Musikwerk Kinderchor. Version Samstag.

by Musikwerk Kinderchor, Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Rainer Strecker ...

Unabridged

54 min

Margret Steenfatts Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" basiert auf Tagebucheintragungen eines Bäckers, in dessen Haus die Familie Beethoven eine Zeit lang lebte. Durch dessen Schilderungen bekommen wir einen lebendigen Einblick in den Alltag eines kleinen Jungen, der musikalisch hochbegabt, aber andererseits eben auch ein einfacher Lausbub war. Mit dem Einverständnis der Autorin verfasste Arnd Pohlmann ... Read more

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Margret Steenfatts Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" basiert auf Tagebucheintragungen eines Bäckers, in dessen Haus die Familie Beethoven eine Zeit lang lebte. Durch dessen Schilderungen bekommen wir einen lebendigen Einblick in den Alltag eines kleinen Jungen, der musikalisch hochbegabt, aber andererseits eben auch ein einfacher Lausbub war. Mit dem Einverständnis der Autorin verfasste Arnd Pohlmann
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Benjamin Britten: Source Stories of Twelve Operas

by Noye's Fludde, Guy de Maupassant, William Blake, Shakespeare, Henry James, Thomas Mann ...

Narrated by Liam Johnson, Miles Turner ...

Unabridged

13 hours 8 min

"Benjamin Britten: Source Stories of Twelve Operas" is a collection that delves into the origins of Benjamin Britten's operas. These captivating works are firmly entrenched in the international repertoire, with performances spanning the globe. According to Operabase, Britten's operas are more frequently staged than those of any other composer born in the 20th century, surpassed only by Puccini and ... Read more

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"Benjamin Britten: Source Stories of Twelve Operas" is a collection that delves into the origins of Benjamin Britten's operas. These captivating works are firmly entrenched in the international repertoire, with performances spanning the globe. According to Operabase, Britten's operas are more frequently staged than those of any other composer born in the 20th century, surpassed only by Puccini and
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Wo der Himmel die Weisheit berührt

22 lyrisch-musikalische Stimmungsbilder

by Holly Brigg, Holly Brigg, Holly Brigg, Horst Lichtenegger ...

Narrated by Sonja Pustak ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Wie der Himmel
Unabridged

27 min

22 Gedichte zum Sinnieren, Reflektieren und Imaginieren bis der Himmel die Weisheit berührt. Sie sind Teil des gleichnamigen Lyrikbandes, wurden im usp Tonstudio aufgesprochen und von Horst Lichtenegger in musikalische Miniaturen transferiert. Diese lyrisch-musikalischen Stimmungsbilder verleihen den Texten einen einzigartigen Nachklang. Die Wort-Ton-Kompositionen verstehen sich als liebevoller ... Read more

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22 Gedichte zum Sinnieren, Reflektieren und Imaginieren bis der Himmel die Weisheit berührt. Sie sind Teil des gleichnamigen Lyrikbandes, wurden im usp Tonstudio aufgesprochen und von Horst Lichtenegger in musikalische Miniaturen transferiert. Diese lyrisch-musikalischen Stimmungsbilder verleihen den Texten einen einzigartigen Nachklang. Die Wort-Ton-Kompositionen verstehen sich als liebevoller
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Sindets ekko

Pjotr Tjajkovskij i lys og skygge

by Karl Aage Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Henrik Hartvig Jørgensen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken. ... Read more

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Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken.
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The Closest Thing to Crazy

My Life of Musical Adventures

by Mike Batt ...

Narrated by Mike Batt ...

Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

'Fabulously readable' STEPHEN FRY'Wildly entertaining' DAILY EXPRESS'Rollicking ... ebullient ... Christmas present problems are instantly solved' MAIL ON SUNDAYNominated for the 2025 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound ResearchDescribed variously as a 'polymath', a 'renaissance man' and 'one of the most colourful characters in the mu... ... Read more

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'Fabulously readable' STEPHEN FRY'Wildly entertaining' DAILY EXPRESS'Rollicking ... ebullient ... Christmas present problems are instantly solved' MAIL ON SUNDAYNominated for the 2025 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound ResearchDescribed variously as a 'polymath', a 'renaissance man' and 'one of the most colourful characters in the mu...
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