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Seven Deadly Sins

by Corey Taylor ...

Narrated by Corey Taylor ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

'I was 22 years old, a hard-on with a pulse: wretched vice-ridden, too much to burn and not enough minutes in a hour to do so. 1995 was a full 365-day year of drinking, fucking, lying, raging and exploration for me - not a dull one in the bunch. It was a time of self-shit: self-importance, self-absorption, self-indulgence and selfishness. I was the only person in the known galaxy and I wanted what ... Read more

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'I was 22 years old, a hard-on with a pulse: wretched vice-ridden, too much to burn and not enough minutes in a hour to do so. 1995 was a full 365-day year of drinking, fucking, lying, raging and exploration for me - not a dull one in the bunch. It was a time of self-shit: self-importance, self-absorption, self-indulgence and selfishness. I was the only person in the known galaxy and I wanted what
... Read more
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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

$39.99 NZD

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
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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

$62.99 NZD

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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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

$14.99 NZD

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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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
... Read more
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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

$9.99 NZD

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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Thunderstorms and Beethoven

Meditations

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

$9.99 NZD

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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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
... Read more
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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

$33.99 NZD

‘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
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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

$29.99 NZD

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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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:
... Read more
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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

$47.46 NZD

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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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

$24.67 NZD

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
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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

$31.56 NZD

**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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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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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.
... Read more
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Keyboard Conversations®: The Romanticism of the Russian Soul

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

$14.99 NZD

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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The Power of Music

A celebration of how music connects us all, from the internationally-renowned young musician

by Sheku Kanneh-Mason ...

Narrated by Sheku Kanneh-Mason ...

Unabridged

6 hours 38 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Music is what makes us alive, mindful and connected to each other. Music is what makes us human. This is the power of music.Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding; from Bach’s solo suites to Bob Marley’s ... Read more

$31.56 NZD

Brought to you by Penguin.Music is what makes us alive, mindful and connected to each other. Music is what makes us human. This is the power of music.Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding; from Bach’s solo suites to Bob Marley’s
... Read more
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The Point of Distraction

by Will Eaves ...

Narrated by Will Eaves ...

Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

A memoir by the 2019 Wellcome Prize winner Will Eaves that looks at the creation of six piano pieces.'A brief yet elegant excursion into the nature and execution of creativity' Clemency Burton-Hill, Financial Times'A wonderfully sensitive and probing meditation on the writing of words and music' Rolf Hind, composer and pianistWhat lies behind the creation of a piece of music? Does it spring fully ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

A memoir by the 2019 Wellcome Prize winner Will Eaves that looks at the creation of six piano pieces.'A brief yet elegant excursion into the nature and execution of creativity' Clemency Burton-Hill, Financial Times'A wonderfully sensitive and probing meditation on the writing of words and music' Rolf Hind, composer and pianistWhat lies behind the creation of a piece of music? Does it spring fully
... Read more
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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
... Read more
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Kuningasbasso Matti Salminen

by Petri Tuomi-Nikula ...

Narrated by Raiko Häyrinen ...

Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

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
... Read more
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Mozart No. 40 and Thunderstorms

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ...

Narrated by various ...

Unabridged

23 min

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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Dear Miss Silvers

Originaltonaufnahmen 1931-1951

by Arnold Schönberg, Eike Feß, Therese Muxeneder ...

Narrated by Arnold Schönberg ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

"Ich mache diesem Unterhaltungsdelirium gegenüber das Recht einer Minderheit geltend: Man muss auch die notwendigen Dinge verbreiten können, nicht bloß die überflüssigen... Neue Musik ist niemals von allem Anfang an schön." Aus diesen harschen Worten Arnold Schönbergs gegen die aufkommenden Massenmedien spricht gleichermaßen die Gewissheit des Visionärs wie die Selbstverteidigung des durch ... Read more

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"Ich mache diesem Unterhaltungsdelirium gegenüber das Recht einer Minderheit geltend: Man muss auch die notwendigen Dinge verbreiten können, nicht bloß die überflüssigen... Neue Musik ist niemals von allem Anfang an schön." Aus diesen harschen Worten Arnold Schönbergs gegen die aufkommenden Massenmedien spricht gleichermaßen die Gewissheit des Visionärs wie die Selbstverteidigung des durch
... Read more
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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, ...
... Read more

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