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The Rolling Year

Listening to the Seasons with Vivaldi

by Hannah French ...

Narrated by Hannah French ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

Embrace the art of listening seasonally with BBC Radio 3 presenter Dr Hannah French as she explores Antonio Vivaldi's evergreen work: The Four Seasons.'The Four Seasons', Antonio Vivaldi's famous set of highly descriptive violin concertos, was published 300 years ago, but the themes it contains continue to reveal new truths to listeners today.Through the rich imagery of each concerto and its ... Read more

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Embrace the art of listening seasonally with BBC Radio 3 presenter Dr Hannah French as she explores Antonio Vivaldi's evergreen work: The Four Seasons.'The Four Seasons', Antonio Vivaldi's famous set of highly descriptive violin concertos, was published 300 years ago, but the themes it contains continue to reveal new truths to listeners today.Through the rich imagery of each concerto and its
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Keyboard Conversations®: Mozart and Friends

by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Unabridged

56 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

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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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Pyotr: The Life and Music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

He changed ballet forever and hid his wounds even longer.

by Paul van Geldrop, Steve Moretti ...

Narrated by Paul van Geldrop, Tom McLean ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was bestowed with a rare musical gift, but burdened by demons of self-doubt and passions forbidden in 19th century Russia.He struggled to release the music inside his head. And equally, to find romantic fulfillment that always remained just beyond his reach. He was deeply affected by the women in his life – those he loved, those he despised, and those whose affection he ... Read more

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was bestowed with a rare musical gift, but burdened by demons of self-doubt and passions forbidden in 19th century Russia.He struggled to release the music inside his head. And equally, to find romantic fulfillment that always remained just beyond his reach. He was deeply affected by the women in his life – those he loved, those he despised, and those whose affection he
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Hidden History of Music, The: Beethoven Symphony No. 6

by Hank Wilson ...

Narrated by Hank Wilson ...

Unabridged

47 min

Step into the world of Beethoven like never before with The Hidden History of Music: Beethoven Symphony No. 6. This digital audio experience combines the power of live performance with the rich, untold stories behind one of the composer’s most beloved symphonies.Why This Experience?Imagine not just listening to Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, but understanding it on a deeper, more personal level. This ... Read more

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Step into the world of Beethoven like never before with The Hidden History of Music: Beethoven Symphony No. 6. This digital audio experience combines the power of live performance with the rich, untold stories behind one of the composer’s most beloved symphonies.Why This Experience?Imagine not just listening to Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, but understanding it on a deeper, more personal level. This
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Thunderstorms and Beethoven

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by Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Ambient ...

Unabridged

55 min

Introducing "Thunderstorms and Beethoven - Meditations": A Digital Audio Experience That Transcends Time and Nature's Majesty!Immerse yourself in a world where the captivating beauty of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major (Op.55), also known as the "Eroica," intertwines seamlessly with the awe-inspiring sounds of thunderstorms. Picture yourself enveloped in the melodic brilliance of ... Read more

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Introducing "Thunderstorms and Beethoven - Meditations": A Digital Audio Experience That Transcends Time and Nature's Majesty!Immerse yourself in a world where the captivating beauty of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major (Op.55), also known as the "Eroica," intertwines seamlessly with the awe-inspiring sounds of thunderstorms. Picture yourself enveloped in the melodic brilliance of
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Symphonic Shadows: A Very Quick Journey Through the History of Classical Music

by Joy Anderson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the elegant strains of Baroque to the bold innovations of the Romantic era, Symphonic Shadows takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the sweeping evolution of classical music. This chronologically arranged account explores the rise of great composers, the defining movements, and the cultural shifts that shaped the genre. Packed with ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the elegant strains of Baroque to the bold innovations of the Romantic era, Symphonic Shadows takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the sweeping evolution of classical music. This chronologically arranged account explores the rise of great composers, the defining movements, and the cultural shifts that shaped the genre. Packed with
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Mozart in Italy

Coming of Age in the Land of Opera

by Jane Glover ...

Narrated by Jane Glover ...

Unabridged

8 hours 30 min

**Read by the author, acclaimed conductor Jane Glover.'You don’t have to be able to hum Mozart to find this book utterly engrossing . . . I couldn’t put it down' - Joanna Lumley**An expertly researched and vividly written account of Mozart’s formative trips to Italy.At thirteen years old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who had captured the hearts of northern Europe, but his father ... Read more

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**Read by the author, acclaimed conductor Jane Glover.'You don’t have to be able to hum Mozart to find this book utterly engrossing . . . I couldn’t put it down' - Joanna Lumley**An expertly researched and vividly written account of Mozart’s formative trips to Italy.At thirteen years old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a child prodigy who had captured the hearts of northern Europe, but his father
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The Musical Child

Using the Power of Music to Raise Children Who Are Happy, Healthy, and Whole

by Joan Koenig ...

Narrated by Elsa Koeng ...

Unabridged

8 hours 41 min

‘Wonderful … we need music in our lives now more than ever’ HERBIE HANCOCK ‘Joan Koenig is on a wonderful mission to enrich children’s lives through music’ DR GUY DEUTSCHERA pioneering music educator reveals how parents and caregivers can harness the power of music and use it to supercharge early childhood development.Since opening her famed Parisian conservatory over three decades ago, Joan ... Read more

RM 75.78

‘Wonderful … we need music in our lives now more than ever’ HERBIE HANCOCK ‘Joan Koenig is on a wonderful mission to enrich children’s lives through music’ DR GUY DEUTSCHERA pioneering music educator reveals how parents and caregivers can harness the power of music and use it to supercharge early childhood development.Since opening her famed Parisian conservatory over three decades ago, Joan
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Beethoven

A Life in Nine Pieces

by Laura Tunbridge ...

Narrated by Laura Tunbridge ...

Unabridged

7 hours 22 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Featuring integrated music and full orchestra recordings.Ludwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths, and the image persists of him as an eccentric genius shaking his fist at heaven.Beethoven by Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge cuts through the noise in a refreshing way. Each chapter ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Featuring integrated music and full orchestra recordings.Ludwig van Beethoven: to some, simply the greatest ever composer of Western classical music. Yet his life remains shrouded in myths, and the image persists of him as an eccentric genius shaking his fist at heaven.Beethoven by Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge cuts through the noise in a refreshing way. Each chapter
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Peter und der Wolf / Der Karneval der Tiere

Märchen mit Musik für Kinder

by Jürgen Fritsche, Jürgen Fritsche, Sergej Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens, Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein ...

Narrated by Jürgen Fritsche ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

Peter und der Wolf: Sergej Prokofieffs berühmtes musikalisches Märchen – in einer wunderbaren Fassung mit der jungen Romy Schneider und dem Philharmonia Orchestra unter der Leitung von Dirigentenlegende Herbert von Karajan! Die Geschichte von Peter, seinem Großvater, der Katze, der Ente, dem Vogel – und natürlich dem bösen Wolf! Zauberhafte Unterhaltung für Groß und Klein! Der Karneval der Tiere: ... Read more

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Peter und der Wolf: Sergej Prokofieffs berühmtes musikalisches Märchen – in einer wunderbaren Fassung mit der jungen Romy Schneider und dem Philharmonia Orchestra unter der Leitung von Dirigentenlegende Herbert von Karajan! Die Geschichte von Peter, seinem Großvater, der Katze, der Ente, dem Vogel – und natürlich dem bösen Wolf! Zauberhafte Unterhaltung für Groß und Klein! Der Karneval der Tiere:
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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 van Beethoven

A Very Short Introduction

by Mark Evan Bonds ...

Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

Unabridged

4 hours

Despite the ups and downs of his personal life and professional career—even in the face of deafness—Beethoven remained remarkably consistent in his most basic convictions about his art. This inner consistency, writes the music historian Mark Evan Bonds, provides the key to understanding the composer's life and works. Beethoven approached music as he approached life, weighing whatever occupied him ... Read more

RM 50.93

Despite the ups and downs of his personal life and professional career—even in the face of deafness—Beethoven remained remarkably consistent in his most basic convictions about his art. This inner consistency, writes the music historian Mark Evan Bonds, provides the key to understanding the composer's life and works. Beethoven approached music as he approached life, weighing whatever occupied him
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A History of the World in 50 Pieces

An Official Radio 3 book

by Tom Service ...

Narrated by Tom Service ...

Unabridged

6 hours 12 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.Explore how music has changed our world through 50 pieces across classical, folk and world traditions with BBC presenter Tom Service, in this official Radio 3 compendium.**Music transports us and defines us. As a form of expression, it has been passed down through oral tradition, musical notation and recordings in a chain of connection that spans the globe, across the ... Read more

RM 74.92

**Brought to you by Penguin.Explore how music has changed our world through 50 pieces across classical, folk and world traditions with BBC presenter Tom Service, in this official Radio 3 compendium.**Music transports us and defines us. As a form of expression, it has been passed down through oral tradition, musical notation and recordings in a chain of connection that spans the globe, across the
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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,
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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

RM 3.88

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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Beethoven Variations

Poems on a Life

by Ruth Padel ...

Narrated by Ruth Padel ...

Unabridged

2 hours 55 min

A fascinating poetic journey into the mind and heart of a musical genius, from the author of the celebrated Darwin: A Life in PoemsRuth Padel's new sequence of poems, in four movements, is a personal voyage through the life and legend of one of the world's greatest composers. She uncovers the man behind the music, charting his private thoughts and feelings through letters, diaries, sketchbooks, ... Read more

RM 39.21

A fascinating poetic journey into the mind and heart of a musical genius, from the author of the celebrated Darwin: A Life in PoemsRuth Padel's new sequence of poems, in four movements, is a personal voyage through the life and legend of one of the world's greatest composers. She uncovers the man behind the music, charting his private thoughts and feelings through letters, diaries, sketchbooks,
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Conversations

by Steve Reich ...

Narrated by Stephen Graybill, Johnny Heller, Derek Perkins, James Lurie, Jason Culp, Joel Froomkin, Cindy Kay, Billie Fulford-Brown, Natasha Soudek ...

Unabridged

8 hours 54 min

A surprising, enlightening series of conversations that shed new light on the music and career of “our greatest living composer” (New York Times**)**Steve Reich is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. As a leader of the minimalist movement in the 1960s, his works have become central to the musical landscape worldwide, influencing generations of younger musicians, ... Read more

RM 113.66

A surprising, enlightening series of conversations that shed new light on the music and career of “our greatest living composer” (New York Times**)**Steve Reich is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. As a leader of the minimalist movement in the 1960s, his works have become central to the musical landscape worldwide, influencing generations of younger musicians,
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Абсолютный слух: 100 классических композиций, которые должен знать каждый

by Тим Бувери ...

Narrated by Александр Карлов ...

Series series Понятная классика. Разберись в классической музыке!
Unabridged

5 hours 28 min

Иногда может показаться, что все вокруг — настоящие ценители классики, способные распознать каждую культовую мелодию буквально с первых нот. Одни знакомы с музыкой со времен специализированной школы, другие — благодаря родительскому воспитанию, а третьи и вовсе начали познавать ее во взрослой жизни. Но что делать, если вас классическая музыка всегда обходила стороной, а разобраться в ней — ... Read more

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Иногда может показаться, что все вокруг — настоящие ценители классики, способные распознать каждую культовую мелодию буквально с первых нот. Одни знакомы с музыкой со времен специализированной школы, другие — благодаря родительскому воспитанию, а третьи и вовсе начали познавать ее во взрослой жизни. Но что делать, если вас классическая музыка всегда обходила стороной, а разобраться в ней —
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Strings

A Love Story

by Megan Edwards ...

Narrated by Carlyle Coash ...

Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

The Merino Rose. Ted Spencer has a hard enough time believing the celebrated violin really exists. To find it sitting on his coffee table is nothing short of incredible. The stuff of legend, the exquisite Guarnerius has been missing for centuries.But even though the renowned instrument is a violin lover's dream come true, it holds only heartache for Ted. The value of the Merino Rose may be beyond ... Read more

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The Merino Rose. Ted Spencer has a hard enough time believing the celebrated violin really exists. To find it sitting on his coffee table is nothing short of incredible. The stuff of legend, the exquisite Guarnerius has been missing for centuries.But even though the renowned instrument is a violin lover's dream come true, it holds only heartache for Ted. The value of the Merino Rose may be beyond
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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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Beethoven Unleashed

The music, the man and how he became an icon

by Donald Macleod ...

Narrated by Donald Macleod ...

Unabridged

20 hours 43 min

He was a revolutionary, an innovator, a disruptor. A man who accomplished incredible success, but endured serious personal hardships. A legend who changed the way audiences listen to music and whose melodies still resonate today, 250 years after his birth.Go on a journey to explore the life and works of arguably the greatest composer in history: Ludwig van Beethoven.Join Donald Macleod, presenter ... Read more

RM 85.62

He was a revolutionary, an innovator, a disruptor. A man who accomplished incredible success, but endured serious personal hardships. A legend who changed the way audiences listen to music and whose melodies still resonate today, 250 years after his birth.Go on a journey to explore the life and works of arguably the greatest composer in history: Ludwig van Beethoven.Join Donald Macleod, presenter
... Read more
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Inventive Classical Music

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

7 min

For the past several years, classical music composers have gathered to share their more eclectic scores at the "Bang on a Can" festival in North Adams, Mass. Jeffrey Brown explores the origins of the event. ... Read more

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For the past several years, classical music composers have gathered to share their more eclectic scores at the "Bang on a Can" festival in North Adams, Mass. Jeffrey Brown explores the origins of the event.
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Mozart's Starling

by Lyanda Lynn Haupt ...

Narrated by Linda Henning ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For three years, the starling lived with Mozart, influencing his work and serving as his companion, ... Read more

RM 97.98

On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For three years, the starling lived with Mozart, influencing his work and serving as his companion,
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For the Love of Music

A Conductor's Guide to the Art of Listening

by John Mauceri ...

Narrated by John Mauceri ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

Why do so many of us listen to classical music, and how can you get the most from listening to it?In this unpretentious and instructive book, internationally celebrated conductor and teacher John Mauceri brings to bear his lifetime of experience and profound knowledge. A protégé of Leonard Bernstein and an artist who has performed and recorded all over the world, Mauceri is the guide par ... Read more

RM 97.98

Why do so many of us listen to classical music, and how can you get the most from listening to it?In this unpretentious and instructive book, internationally celebrated conductor and teacher John Mauceri brings to bear his lifetime of experience and profound knowledge. A protégé of Leonard Bernstein and an artist who has performed and recorded all over the world, Mauceri is the guide par
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The Rolling Year

Keyboard Conversations®: Mozart and Friends

Pyotr: The Life and Music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Hidden History of Music, The: Beethoven Symphony No. 6

Thunderstorms and Beethoven

Symphonic Shadows: A Very Quick Journey Through the History of Classical Music

Mozart in Italy

The Musical Child

Beethoven

Peter und der Wolf / Der Karneval der Tiere

Classical Music For Dummies

Ludwig van Beethoven

A History of the World in 50 Pieces

Composing Capital

Fast Classical Music

Beethoven Variations

Conversations

Абсолютный слух: 100 классических композиций, которые должен знать каждый

Strings

Benjamin Britten: Source Stories of Twelve Operas

Beethoven Unleashed

Inventive Classical Music

Mozart's Starling

For the Love of Music