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Junge, Beethoven!

Hörspiel von Arnd Pohlmann nach dem Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" von Margret Steenfatt mit Rainer Strecker und dem Musikwerk Kinderchor. Version Samstag.

by Musikwerk Kinderchor, Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Rainer Strecker ...

Unabridged

54 min

Margret Steenfatts Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" basiert auf Tagebucheintragungen eines Bäckers, in dessen Haus die Familie Beethoven eine Zeit lang lebte. Durch dessen Schilderungen bekommen wir einen lebendigen Einblick in den Alltag eines kleinen Jungen, der musikalisch hochbegabt, aber andererseits eben auch ein einfacher Lausbub war. Mit dem Einverständnis der Autorin verfasste Arnd Pohlmann ... Read more

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Margret Steenfatts Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" basiert auf Tagebucheintragungen eines Bäckers, in dessen Haus die Familie Beethoven eine Zeit lang lebte. Durch dessen Schilderungen bekommen wir einen lebendigen Einblick in den Alltag eines kleinen Jungen, der musikalisch hochbegabt, aber andererseits eben auch ein einfacher Lausbub war. Mit dem Einverständnis der Autorin verfasste Arnd Pohlmann
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Sindets ekko

Pjotr Tjajkovskij i lys og skygge

by Karl Aage Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Henrik Hartvig Jørgensen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken. ... Read more

$19.99 NZD

Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken.
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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

$1.99 NZD

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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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

$33.99 NZD

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

$54.99 NZD

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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Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms – Schubert’s The Magic Harp, D. 644

Plus classical music biography of various composers

by Various ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

3 hours 46 min

Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms – Schubert’s The Magic Harp, D. 644Classical Elegance Meets the Power of NatureStep into a world where music, history, and nature converge in peaceful harmony. Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms – Schubert’s The Magic Harp, D. 644 offers a truly immersive audio experience that soothes the soul and enriches the mind.Begin your journey with the enchanting ... Read more

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Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms – Schubert’s The Magic Harp, D. 644Classical Elegance Meets the Power of NatureStep into a world where music, history, and nature converge in peaceful harmony. Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms – Schubert’s The Magic Harp, D. 644 offers a truly immersive audio experience that soothes the soul and enriches the mind.Begin your journey with the enchanting
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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

$53.99 NZD

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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Quartet for the End of Time

On Music, Grief and Birdsong

by Michael Symmons Roberts ...

Narrated by Michael Symmons Roberts ...

Unabridged

8 hours 49 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A personal reckoning with grief, doubt, faith and poetry set to one of the most celebrated musical works of the twentieth century, from the award-winning poet and librettist.The story goes like this: on a freezing winter night in 1941, a new piece of chamber music was performed to a crowd of prisoners of war on a three-stringed cello, clarinet, violin and pub piano with ... Read more

$31.56 NZD

Brought to you by Penguin.A personal reckoning with grief, doubt, faith and poetry set to one of the most celebrated musical works of the twentieth century, from the award-winning poet and librettist.The story goes like this: on a freezing winter night in 1941, a new piece of chamber music was performed to a crowd of prisoners of war on a three-stringed cello, clarinet, violin and pub piano with
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Life Lessons from Franz Schubert

Write for the Unfinished: The Beauty of Letting Go

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 9 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
Unabridged

52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Find Beauty in the Unfinished?In Life Lessons from Franz Schubert: Write for the Unfinished—The Beauty of Letting Go, discover the story of the composer whose music, though often incomplete, continues to move hearts around the world. Schubert’s melodies flow with tenderness, longing, and an honesty that speaks across centuries.Though his ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Find Beauty in the Unfinished?In Life Lessons from Franz Schubert: Write for the Unfinished—The Beauty of Letting Go, discover the story of the composer whose music, though often incomplete, continues to move hearts around the world. Schubert’s melodies flow with tenderness, longing, and an honesty that speaks across centuries.Though his
... Read more
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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)
... Read more
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Dat is Jaap

Het buitengewone levensverhaal van topdirigent Jaap van Zweden

by Peter van Ingen ...

Narrated by Gijs Scholten van Aschat ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

Topviolist en sterdirigent Jaap van Zweden (Amsterdam, 1960) voetbalt in zijn jeugd met z’n vriendjes op straat én speelt thuis elke dag urenlang viool in de woonkamer. Als hij in 1977 op zestienjarige leeftijd het Nationaal Vioolconcours Oskar Back wint, gaat een droom in vervulling: met het prijzengeld kan hij studeren aan de prestigieuze Juilliard School in New York.Drie jaar later wordt hij – ... Read more

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Topviolist en sterdirigent Jaap van Zweden (Amsterdam, 1960) voetbalt in zijn jeugd met z’n vriendjes op straat én speelt thuis elke dag urenlang viool in de woonkamer. Als hij in 1977 op zestienjarige leeftijd het Nationaal Vioolconcours Oskar Back wint, gaat een droom in vervulling: met het prijzengeld kan hij studeren aan de prestigieuze Juilliard School in New York.Drie jaar later wordt hij –
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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

$45.08 NZD

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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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 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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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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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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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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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
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