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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

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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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Thunderstorms and Felix Mendelssohn

by Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

58 min

Introducing "Thunderstorms and Felix Mendelssohn"Immerse yourself in a unique symphonic journey where the masterpieces of Felix Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn come alive amidst the dramatic backdrop of thunderstorms. This digital audio rendition features Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 'Italian' and Haydn's Symphonie Militaire No.100 intertwined with the raw power and beauty of thunderstorms ... Read more

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Introducing "Thunderstorms and Felix Mendelssohn"Immerse yourself in a unique symphonic journey where the masterpieces of Felix Mendelssohn and Joseph Haydn come alive amidst the dramatic backdrop of thunderstorms. This digital audio rendition features Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4 'Italian' and Haydn's Symphonie Militaire No.100 intertwined with the raw power and beauty of thunderstorms
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The Beloved Vision

Music in the Romantic Age

by Stephen Walsh ...

Narrated by Michael Page ...

Unabridged

15 hours 53 min

When one thinks of "great" classical music, we harken back to the nineteenth century and the Romantic tradition.The emotional resonance of nineteenth century has moved generations musicians and resonated with countless listeners. It has inspired artists and writers. But no writer until how has adopted such an insightful narrative approach as Stephen Walsh and he shows how there is more to Romantic ... Read more

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When one thinks of "great" classical music, we harken back to the nineteenth century and the Romantic tradition.The emotional resonance of nineteenth century has moved generations musicians and resonated with countless listeners. It has inspired artists and writers. But no writer until how has adopted such an insightful narrative approach as Stephen Walsh and he shows how there is more to Romantic
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Restrung

by Vijay Gupta ...

Unabridged

8 hours

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 25, Vijay Gupta had lived several lifetimes: he played Car... ... 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 25, Vijay Gupta had lived several lifetimes: he played Car...
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YEAR OF WONDER: Classical Music for Every Day

by Clemency Burton-Hill ...

Narrated by Clemency Burton-Hill ...

Unabridged

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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Johann Sebastian Bach - Music Album & Biography

The Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041

by Herbert Francis Peyser ...

Narrated by David Wales ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Johann Sebastian Bach - Music & BiographyTrack ListViolin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 - Complete PerformanceThe Alsace Baroque OrchestraJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - I. AllegroEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - II. AndanteEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - III. Allegro assai<... ... Read more

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Johann Sebastian Bach - Music & BiographyTrack ListViolin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 - Complete PerformanceThe Alsace Baroque OrchestraJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - I. AllegroEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - II. AndanteEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - III. Allegro assai<...
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Music for the People

The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music

by Gareth Malone ...

Narrated by Gareth Malone ...

Unabridged

8 hours 35 min

Have you ever been carried away by a piece of classical music? The sad song of a single violin might make us cry, but the idea of finding out more about classical music can often be intimidating. In this funny, evocative, personal book, Gareth takes us on a journey of musical discovery that explains and entertains in equal measure.Over the course of three series of the Bafta award-winning The ... Read more

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Have you ever been carried away by a piece of classical music? The sad song of a single violin might make us cry, but the idea of finding out more about classical music can often be intimidating. In this funny, evocative, personal book, Gareth takes us on a journey of musical discovery that explains and entertains in equal measure.Over the course of three series of the Bafta award-winning The
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A Mad Love

An Introduction to Opera

by Vivien Schweitzer ...

Narrated by Lisa Flanagan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

A lively introduction to opera, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first centuryThere are few art forms as visceral and emotional as opera -- and few that are as daunting for newcomers. A Mad Love offers a spirited and indispensable tour of opera's eclectic past and present, beginning with Monteverdi's L'Orfeo in 1607, generally considered the first successful opera, through classics like Carmen ... Read more

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A lively introduction to opera, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first centuryThere are few art forms as visceral and emotional as opera -- and few that are as daunting for newcomers. A Mad Love offers a spirited and indispensable tour of opera's eclectic past and present, beginning with Monteverdi's L'Orfeo in 1607, generally considered the first successful opera, through classics like Carmen
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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

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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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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 and Thunderstorms

by Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

36 min

Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality.Allegro con brio (C minor)Andante con moto (A♭ major)cherzo: Allegro (C minor)Allegro – Presto (C major) ... Read more

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Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality.Allegro con brio (C minor)Andante con moto (A♭ major)cherzo: Allegro (C minor)Allegro – Presto (C major)
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A Sound Mind

How I Fell in Love with Classical Music (and Decided to Rewrite its Entire History)

by Paul Morley ...

Narrated by Paul Morley, Olivia Dowd, Roger May ...

Unabridged

24 hours 44 min

Bloomsbury presents A Sound Mind by Paul Morley, read by Paul Morley, Roger May and Olivia Dowd.An alternately funny and moving book about the most important art form on Planet Earth. Destined to become a classic (pun intended)' Jarvis CockerMusic critic and writer Paul Morley weaves together memoir and history in a spiralling tale that establishes classical music as the most rebellious genre of ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents A Sound Mind by Paul Morley, read by Paul Morley, Roger May and Olivia Dowd.An alternately funny and moving book about the most important art form on Planet Earth. Destined to become a classic (pun intended)' Jarvis CockerMusic critic and writer Paul Morley weaves together memoir and history in a spiralling tale that establishes classical music as the most rebellious genre of
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古典留聲故事第2輯

by 焦元溥, 愛播聽書FM ...

Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 42 min

自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱：13歌劇月亮歌曲之最 ... Read more

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自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱：13歌劇月亮歌曲之最
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Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms (432 Hz Edition)

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

by Anthony Morse ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

47 min

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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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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The Real Toscanini

Musicians Reveal the Maestro

by Cesare Civetta ...

Narrated by Cesare Civetta ...

Series series Amadeus
Unabridged

10 hours 40 min

Bloomsbury presents The Real Toscanini, written and read by Cesare Civetta.Lauded by Verdi, Debussy, and other music legends, the celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini raised the standards of orchestral and operatic performance over an astonishing 69 years on the podium. But as he did so, he acquired a reputation as something of a tyrant, who unleashed an explosive temper at musicians if ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents The Real Toscanini, written and read by Cesare Civetta.Lauded by Verdi, Debussy, and other music legends, the celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini raised the standards of orchestral and operatic performance over an astonishing 69 years on the podium. But as he did so, he acquired a reputation as something of a tyrant, who unleashed an explosive temper at musicians if
... 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

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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
... Read more
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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
... Read more
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The Brementown Musicians

A Tale with Music

by Ina Allen ...

Narrated by John Pruessner ...

Unabridged

24 min

The Brementown Musicians CD presents a story of four aging domestic animals who, after a lifetime of hard work, are about to be disposed of by their masters. In this slightly varied adaptation of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, the animals, embarking on the road but not knowing where to go or what to do, are greeted by a guiding spirit who encourages them not to feel downtrodden or worthless ... Read more

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The Brementown Musicians CD presents a story of four aging domestic animals who, after a lifetime of hard work, are about to be disposed of by their masters. In this slightly varied adaptation of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, the animals, embarking on the road but not knowing where to go or what to do, are greeted by a guiding spirit who encourages them not to feel downtrodden or worthless
... Read more
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Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor - Music Album & Biography

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Herbert Francis Peyser ...

Narrated by David Wales ...

Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 Music Album & BiogrpahyTrack ListSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - I. Molto AllegroSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - II. AndanteSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - III. Menuetto; AllegrettoSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - IV. Allegro assaiPreface; Beginning; Early Life In Salzburg; First Visit To Vienna; Success In Paris... ... Read more

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Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 Music Album & BiogrpahyTrack ListSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - I. Molto AllegroSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - II. AndanteSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - III. Menuetto; AllegrettoSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - IV. Allegro assaiPreface; Beginning; Early Life In Salzburg; First Visit To Vienna; Success In Paris...
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Life Lessons from Ludwig van Beethoven

Hear Beyond Silence: Suffering, Genius, and the Music of Defiance

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
Unabridged

58 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Create Music That Defies Silence?In Life Lessons from Ludwig van Beethoven: Storm and Triumph—Defiance, Passion, and the Will to Create, discover the story of the composer who transformed personal struggle into immortal music. Deafness could have silenced him; instead, Beethoven used it as fuel to push the boundaries of musical expression ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Create Music That Defies Silence?In Life Lessons from Ludwig van Beethoven: Storm and Triumph—Defiance, Passion, and the Will to Create, discover the story of the composer who transformed personal struggle into immortal music. Deafness could have silenced him; instead, Beethoven used it as fuel to push the boundaries of musical expression
... Read more
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Life Lessons from Frederic Chopin

Speak Without Words: Let Emotion Flow Through Craft

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 10 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
Unabridged

54 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Speak Without Words and Still Be Understood?In Life Lessons from Frédéric Chopin: Speak Without Words—Let Emotion Flow Through Craft, explore the life of the Romantic composer whose piano works became the language of the heart. Known for his poetic touch and emotional depth, Chopin transformed the piano into a voice capable of expressing the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Speak Without Words and Still Be Understood?In Life Lessons from Frédéric Chopin: Speak Without Words—Let Emotion Flow Through Craft, explore the life of the Romantic composer whose piano works became the language of the heart. Known for his poetic touch and emotional depth, Chopin transformed the piano into a voice capable of expressing the
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The Dresden Manuscripts

Unearthing an 18th Century Musical Genius

by David Wilson, Claire Bloom ...

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki ...

Unabridged

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

$32.19 NZD

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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The Life of Mozart, with eBook

by Edward Holmes ...

Narrated by David Case ...

Unabridged

11 hours 43 min

In his timeless biography—written long before the significance of Mozart's work was fully realized—author Edward Holmes reveals the musician's character and genius, his struggles, his influence on art, and the brilliant reputation that surrounded him. Published in 1845 as the first authentic narrative of the life of Mozart to appear in English, it was also the first biography after the composer's ... Read more

$38.91 NZD

In his timeless biography—written long before the significance of Mozart's work was fully realized—author Edward Holmes reveals the musician's character and genius, his struggles, his influence on art, and the brilliant reputation that surrounded him. Published in 1845 as the first authentic narrative of the life of Mozart to appear in English, it was also the first biography after the composer's
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Every Valley

The Story of Handel’s Messiah

by Charles King ...

Narrated by Juliet Stevenson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 42 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.Every Valley is a glittering narrative history of intertwined lives that tells the story behind one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, Handel's Messiah.**London - Dublin, 1741-42.An actress mired in scandal plans her escape from an abusive husband.A penniless sea captain sets out to rescue the city’s abandoned infants.An African Muslim and former captive in ... Read more

$31.56 NZD

**Brought to you by Penguin.Every Valley is a glittering narrative history of intertwined lives that tells the story behind one of the greatest pieces of music ever written, Handel's Messiah.**London - Dublin, 1741-42.An actress mired in scandal plans her escape from an abusive husband.A penniless sea captain sets out to rescue the city’s abandoned infants.An African Muslim and former captive in
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