This delightful anthology is a timeless collection of poems chosen by Classic FM listeners.With humorous limericks, romantic sonnets, traditional and modern classics, this book is a true refelction of the greatest and best-loved verse. Discover poems for special occasions, as well as poems to suit any mood.Whether you're reading them for the first time or revisiting a classic, this is a selection to enchant, move and delight. Classic FM Favourite Poems is an essent...

There are all sorts of people, events and sounds that exist in the musical world for which there are no words. We have been sadly bereft of a satisfactory way to describe the contortion of a singer's mouth when reaching for the high notes; the audience member who leaves a concert halfway through the grand finale; or that person who places one finger in their ear and raises their eyes heavenwards when they sing.Tim Lihoreau neatly solves this problem in The Classic FM Musical Tr...

When it comes to buying classical music, it can be hard to know where to start. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook reviews the most important record labels and recommends 100 recordings, providing a useful starting point for beginners and a wealth of options for more experienced listeners. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: ...

The orchestra is one of the cornerstones of classical music, beloved of music lovers around the world. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the make-up and functions of the different sections, from strings to percussion, as well as some of the greatest orchestras around the world and the incredible music that they perform. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which ...

Classical music plays a key role in film soundtracks, creating iconic moments and bringing classic tracks to a wide audience, from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Apocalypse Now. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the history of film music, the development of different styles, award-winning composers and the most popular pieces within the genre. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical mus...

High quality soundtracks composed for video games have only been around for a few decades, but their popularity is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the way the music has developed in step with gaming technology, as the once-niche genre increasingly enters the mainstream. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read an...

The Classic FM Concise Hall of Fame celebrates classical music's unique ability to stir the emotions of a listener—whether it's the haunting melodies of Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs or Purcell's Dido and Aeneas; the passionately charged opening bars of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5; dramatic operas such as Puccini's La bohème; the moving sounds of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Mozart's Clarinet Concerto; beautiful ballet scores from Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky; or blo...

There are all sorts of people, events, and sounds that exist in the musical world for which there are no words. We have been sadly bereft of a satisfactory way to describe the contortion of a singer's mouth when reaching for the high notes; the audience member who leaves a concert halfway through the grand finale; or that person who places one finger in their ear and raises their eyes heavenwards when they sing. Tim Lihoreau neatly solves this problem in The Classic FM Musical Treasury...

What are the greatest pieces of classical music ever composed? Every music lover has a favorite, whether it is one that moves you to joy or tears, that makes itself heard with marching refrains or delicately rises with soft flutes. The Classic FM Hall of Fame is proud to present the richness and beauty of classical music for aficionados everywhere. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the popular Hall of Fame countdown, Classic FM have updated this edition with a new countdow...

Dostojevski's naamloze verteller in 'Witte nachten' is een zeer eenzame jongeman in het oude Sint-Petersburg. Hij loopt door de nachtelijke straten terwijl hij een jonge vrouw ziet staan huilen aan een reling, vraagt wat er aan de hand is, maar toch doorloopt, ook al denkt hij dat er iets bijzonders aan haar is. Wanneer hij haar hoort schreeuwen, redt hij haar van een man die haar lastigvalt en naar huis volgt.Hij zegt dat hij de volgende avond ook te vinden zal zijn op de plaats waar hij ...

An essential short history of classical music, and a standalone accompaniment to the Handy Guides seriesTrace the history of classical music from its birth through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods and right up to the present day. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the lives and works of the key composers from around the world.Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout ...

A bumper collection of accessible classics from the perennially popular BBC Radio 4 seriesThis diverse, wide-ranging anthology features readings of 10 of the greatest books in the English language, taken from the BBC's Book at Bedtime and performed by a stellar cast of narrators. Here are nearly 27 hours of sensational stories, from iconic romances and humorous travelogues to pioneering Modernist masterpieces and compelling explorations of the human heart....