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YEAR OF WONDER: Classical Music for Every Day

by Clemency Burton-Hill ...

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10 hours 44 min

As featured in the Telegraph and on Radio 4's Today programme.'A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.' Observer'Year of Wonder is an absolute treat - the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.' Eddie RedmayneClassical music for everyone - an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era to the pr... ... Read more

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As featured in the Telegraph and on Radio 4's Today programme.'A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.' Observer'Year of Wonder is an absolute treat - the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.' Eddie RedmayneClassical music for everyone - an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era to the pr...
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Mozart No. 40 and Thunderstorms

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ...

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Relax with Symphony No. 40 in G minor with Thunderstorms in the background.One track - Molto allegro, Andante, Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio, Finale. Allegro assai ... Read more

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Relax with Symphony No. 40 in G minor with Thunderstorms in the background.One track - Molto allegro, Andante, Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio, Finale. Allegro assai
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Kuningasbasso Matti Salminen

by Petri Tuomi-Nikula ...

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Matti Salminen on yksi musiikin historian suurista bassolaulajista, jonka ainutlaatuinen ääni ja väkevä persoona ovat jättäneet syvän jäljen oopperan maailmaan.Ura oopperalavoilla kesti yli puoli vuosisataa. Hänen tulkintojaan tärkeimmistä bassorooleista - liedistä ja kevyestä musiikista, on taltioitu yli 50 albumille. Wienin, Berliinin ja Münchenin oopperatalot ovat palkinneet hänet alan ... Read more

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Matti Salminen on yksi musiikin historian suurista bassolaulajista, jonka ainutlaatuinen ääni ja väkevä persoona ovat jättäneet syvän jäljen oopperan maailmaan.Ura oopperalavoilla kesti yli puoli vuosisataa. Hänen tulkintojaan tärkeimmistä bassorooleista - liedistä ja kevyestä musiikista, on taltioitu yli 50 albumille. Wienin, Berliinin ja Münchenin oopperatalot ovat palkinneet hänet alan
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Unsung

Trailblazing Women Musicians of the Second World War

by Leah Broad ...

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11 hours

This is a history of the Second World War - as you have never heard it before.Dancer, singer and intelligence agent Josephine BakerGerman Nazi pianist Elly NeyBritish pianist Myra HessComposer Avril Coleridge-TaylorBallerina Tatiana VecheslovaViolinist Alma Rosé, conductor of the Auschwitz women's orchestraJazz band the International Sweethearts of RhythmPrize-winning author Leah Broad brings to ... Read more

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This is a history of the Second World War - as you have never heard it before.Dancer, singer and intelligence agent Josephine BakerGerman Nazi pianist Elly NeyBritish pianist Myra HessComposer Avril Coleridge-TaylorBallerina Tatiana VecheslovaViolinist Alma Rosé, conductor of the Auschwitz women's orchestraJazz band the International Sweethearts of RhythmPrize-winning author Leah Broad brings to
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A History of the World in 50 Pieces

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by Tom Service ...

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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

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**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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Another Year of Wonder

Classical Music for Every Day

by Clemency Burton-Hill ...

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9 hours 42 min

'Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal. Another Year of Wonder is, indeed, another wonder.' Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author'Clemmie's recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment or ... Read more

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'Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal. Another Year of Wonder is, indeed, another wonder.' Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author'Clemmie's recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment or
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The Dresden Manuscripts

Unearthing an 18th Century Musical Genius

by David Wilson, Claire Bloom ...

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7 hours 44 min

A fascinating journey to rediscover the music of a composer who was lauded in his day yet forgotten soon after, The Dresden Manuscripts chronicles David Wilson’s thirty-year quest to locate, reconstruct, and perform the music of Johann Adolf Hasse, a composer who, along with his equally famous wife, mezzo-soprano Faustina Bordoni, had close personal associations with Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, ... Read more

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A fascinating journey to rediscover the music of a composer who was lauded in his day yet forgotten soon after, The Dresden Manuscripts chronicles David Wilson’s thirty-year quest to locate, reconstruct, and perform the music of Johann Adolf Hasse, a composer who, along with his equally famous wife, mezzo-soprano Faustina Bordoni, had close personal associations with Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn,
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Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms (432 Hz Edition)

Schubert Piano Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D.894

by Anthony Morse ...

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Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms (432 Hz Edition) - Schubert Piano Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D.894Immerse yourself in a tranquil fusion of classical mastery and nature’s serenity. This digital audio experience blends Schubert’s timeless piano composition with the rhythmic ambiance of distant thunderstorms—all tuned to 432 Hz, a frequency associated with deep relaxation and inner balance.Key ... Read more

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Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms (432 Hz Edition) - Schubert Piano Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D.894Immerse yourself in a tranquil fusion of classical mastery and nature’s serenity. This digital audio experience blends Schubert’s timeless piano composition with the rhythmic ambiance of distant thunderstorms—all tuned to 432 Hz, a frequency associated with deep relaxation and inner balance.Key
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Johann Sebastian Bach

The Learned Musician

by Christoph Wolff ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

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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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Orchestra, The: From Royal Court Ensembles to the Great Concert Halls

by Jonathan Markham ...

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1 hour 44 min

Trace the majestic evolution of classical music history as humble court ensembles transform into global symphonies. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you from echoing European churches to the dazzling acoustics of modern concert halls.Whether you are seeking a relaxing evening escape or preparing for your next live performance, let this awe-inspiring cultural ... Read more

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Trace the majestic evolution of classical music history as humble court ensembles transform into global symphonies. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you from echoing European churches to the dazzling acoustics of modern concert halls.Whether you are seeking a relaxing evening escape or preparing for your next live performance, let this awe-inspiring cultural
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Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93

Music Album and Biography

by Various ...

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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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Listen to This

by Alex Ross ...

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Unabridged

14 hours 31 min

In Listen to This, Alex Ross, the music critic for The New Yorker, looks both backward and forward in time, capturing essential figures and ideas in classical-music history as well as giving an alternative view of recent pop music that emphasizes the power of the individual musical voice in whatever genre.In Listen to This, Alex Ross will combine a selection of his New Yorker essays with new ... Read more

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In Listen to This, Alex Ross, the music critic for The New Yorker, looks both backward and forward in time, capturing essential figures and ideas in classical-music history as well as giving an alternative view of recent pop music that emphasizes the power of the individual musical voice in whatever genre.In Listen to This, Alex Ross will combine a selection of his New Yorker essays with new
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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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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

RM 70.27

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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Eine Pilgerfahrt zu Beethoven

by Richard Wagner, Richard Wagner, Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Klaus Meile ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Richard Wagner (* 22. Mai 1813 in Leipzig; † 13. Februar 1883 in Venedig) war ein deutscher Komponist, Schriftsteller, Theaterregisseur und Dirigent. Mit seinen durchkomponierten Musikdramen gilt er als einer der bedeutendsten und einflussreichsten Komponisten der Romantik. Richard Wagner setzte für Figuren, Vorgänge und Gefühle charakteristische Leitmotive ein und entwickelte dies im Ring des ... Read more

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Richard Wagner (* 22. Mai 1813 in Leipzig; † 13. Februar 1883 in Venedig) war ein deutscher Komponist, Schriftsteller, Theaterregisseur und Dirigent. Mit seinen durchkomponierten Musikdramen gilt er als einer der bedeutendsten und einflussreichsten Komponisten der Romantik. Richard Wagner setzte für Figuren, Vorgänge und Gefühle charakteristische Leitmotive ein und entwickelte dies im Ring des
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Mozart

The Reign of Love

by Jan Swafford ...

Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

Unabridged

30 hours 22 min

From the acclaimed composer and biographer Jan Swafford comes the definitive biography of one of the most lauded musical geniuses in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart’s singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of ... Read more

RM 216.17

From the acclaimed composer and biographer Jan Swafford comes the definitive biography of one of the most lauded musical geniuses in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart’s singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of
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The Tenderness of Silent Minds

Benjamin Britten and his War Requiem

by Martha C. Nussbaum ...

Narrated by Tawnya Rollingson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 28 min

The human body is the primary instrument of war, yet those waging war often confront soldiers' bodies in a detached or merely intellectual way. In The Tenderness of Silent Minds, Martha C. Nussbaum, a leading thinker on emotion, morality, and justice, conducts a pioneering study of Benjamin Britten's musical representations of the tender male body amidst the brutality of war, and their ability to ... Read more

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The human body is the primary instrument of war, yet those waging war often confront soldiers' bodies in a detached or merely intellectual way. In The Tenderness of Silent Minds, Martha C. Nussbaum, a leading thinker on emotion, morality, and justice, conducts a pioneering study of Benjamin Britten's musical representations of the tender male body amidst the brutality of war, and their ability to
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Classical Music: Centuries of Genius, Drama, and Sound

by Clara Lindholm ...

Narrated by Clara Lindholm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Uncover the dramatic classical music history of eccentric composers and cultural revolutions that shaped Western art. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute or winding down with relaxing sounds, this engaging journey brings symphonic genius to life. Step directly into echoing stone churches and glittering courts where ambitious artists wrestled with money, ego, and demanding audiences ... Read more

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Uncover the dramatic classical music history of eccentric composers and cultural revolutions that shaped Western art. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute or winding down with relaxing sounds, this engaging journey brings symphonic genius to life. Step directly into echoing stone churches and glittering courts where ambitious artists wrestled with money, ego, and demanding audiences
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Beethoven Symphony No. 4 and Thunderstorms

by Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

33 min

Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality.I. Adagio - AlleII. AdagioIII. Allegro vivaceIV. Allegro ma non troppo ... Read more

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Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality.I. Adagio - AlleII. AdagioIII. Allegro vivaceIV. Allegro ma non troppo
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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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Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist

The First, Authorized Biography Revised and Updated

by Anthony Feinstein ...

Narrated by Guy Bannerman ...

Series series Amadeus
Unabridged

10 hours

Bloomsbury presents Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist by Anthony Feinstein, read by Guy Bannerman.In Michael Rabin: America's Virtuoso Violinist, Anthony Feinstein tells the poignant story of the life and career of one of history's greatest violinists. As a child prodigy, Rabin had the classical music world at his feet. Notable successes included a coveted EMI contract, recording the ... Read more

RM 110.15

Bloomsbury presents Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist by Anthony Feinstein, read by Guy Bannerman.In Michael Rabin: America's Virtuoso Violinist, Anthony Feinstein tells the poignant story of the life and career of one of history's greatest violinists. As a child prodigy, Rabin had the classical music world at his feet. Notable successes included a coveted EMI contract, recording the
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Mozart

His Life, His Death, and His Music for All Mankind

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Chris Newman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

Many people have had the pleasure to listen to Mozart’s music. His legacy has lived on for more than two centuries. And although he only lived to be 35 years old, he has had a major impact on the classical music genre. From simple rebel to sheer genius, this intelligent composer has shown the world that despite all the odds, masterpieces and pure art can become a reality.Learn about Wolfgang ... Read more

RM 16.28

Many people have had the pleasure to listen to Mozart’s music. His legacy has lived on for more than two centuries. And although he only lived to be 35 years old, he has had a major impact on the classical music genre. From simple rebel to sheer genius, this intelligent composer has shown the world that despite all the odds, masterpieces and pure art can become a reality.Learn about Wolfgang
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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

RM 20.36

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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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

RM 81.03

**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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A History of the World in 50 Pieces

Another Year of Wonder

The Dresden Manuscripts

Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms (432 Hz Edition)

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Orchestra, The: From Royal Court Ensembles to the Great Concert Halls

Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93

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Eine Pilgerfahrt zu Beethoven

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The Tenderness of Silent Minds

Classical Music: Centuries of Genius, Drama, and Sound

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Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist

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Mozart Music Collection with History and Biography

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