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Classical Audiobooks

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    Listen to This

    by Alex Ross ...
    Narrated by Alex Ross ...

    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

    R394,66

  • Audiobook

    Eine Pilgerfahrt zu Beethoven

    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

    R239,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Mozart - Symphony No.34, C major - Music Album and Biography

    by Various ...
    Narrated by David Wales ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 30 min

    Discover the Genius of Mozart:Unlock the World of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with our exclusive digital audiobook, "Mozart - Symphony No.34, C major - Music Album and Biography." Immerse yourself in the brilliance of one of classical music's most celebrated composers through an exceptional blend of his iconic works and an engaging, in-depth biography.What's Inside:Symphony No.34 in C major:I. Allegro ... Read more

    R18,08

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    Everything You Need to Know About Classical Music

    by Emily Sorrel ...
    Narrated by Emily Sorrel ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 12 min

    Whether you're a seasoned listener or just starting to explore the world of classical music, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to deepen your appreciation of this timeless genre. From the history of its origins to the innovations shaping its future, Everything You Need to Know About Classical Music takes you on a journey through the evolution of sound, the lives of legendary ... Read more

    R143,93 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Altamont

    The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day

    by Joel Selvin ...
    Narrated by John Pruden ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 45 min

    In this breathtaking cultural history filled with exclusive, never-before-revealed details, celebrated rock journalist Joel Selvin tells the definitive story of the Rolling Stones’ infamous Altamont concert in San Francisco, the disastrous historic event that marked the end of the idealistic 1960s.In the annals of rock history, the Altamont Speedway Free Festival on December 6, 1969, has long been ... Read more

    R529,51

  • Audiobook

    Tales from the Stave

    The extraordinary stories behind classical musical manuscripts

    Unabridged

    27 hours 40 min

    Frances Fyfield and Clemency Burton-Hill explore the tales and tribulations behind the scores of well-known pieces of music'Endlessly fascinating' New StatesmanCrime writer Frances Fyfield and classical music broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill pore over the hand-written scores of great composers to decipher the hidden tales of creativity locked within. Behind the hieroglyphics, scribbles and ... Read more

    R346,87

  • Audiobook

    Johann Sebastian Bach

    Violin Partita No 1 and Thunderstorms

    by Various ...
    Narrated by Various ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 23 min

    Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces like never before. Introducing the digital audiobook "Johann Sebastian Bach - Violin Partita No. 1 and Thunderstorms," a captivating blend of classical music, the soothing ambiance of thunderstorms, and an enriching biography of one of history's greatest composers.Musical JourneyExperience Bach's genius through a ... Read more

    R18,08

  • Audiobook

    Beethoven Symphony No. 5 - Music Album and Biography

    Narrated by MKirkpat ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 24 min

    Beethoven: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own WordsLudwig van BeethovenTranslated by Henry Edward Krehbiel and Friedrich KerstMusic Album and Biography Track List01 Allegro con brio (C minor)02 Andante con moto (A♭ major)03 Scherzo: Allegro (C minor)04 Allegro – Presto (C major)05 Brief Biographical Sketch; Preface06 Concerning Art; Love of Nature07 Concern... ... Read more

    R18,08

  • Audiobook

    Simply Beethoven

    Narrated by Angus Freathy ...
    Series Audiobook 20 - Great Lives

    Unabridged

    6 hours 47 min

    Born in Bonn, Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) showed musical talent from an early age and was first taught by his musician father, Johann, an alcoholic who often beat his son. At the age of 21, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied with composer Joseph Haydn and quickly became renowned as a pianist and conductor, as well as a composer. He continued to perform until 1811 when ... Read more

    R201,47 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Quartet

    How Four Women Changed The Musical World - 'Magnificent' (Kate Mosse)

    by Leah Broad ...
    Narrated by Leah Broad ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours 46 min

    *WINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD*The lives, loves, adventures and trailblazing musical careers of four extraordinary women from a stunning debut biographer.'Magnificent.' Kate Mosse 'Riveting.' Antonia Fraser 'A breath of fresh air.' Kate Molleson 'Fascinating.' Alexandra Harris 'Wonderful.' Claire Tomalin 'Splendid.'</stro... ... Read more

    R679,00

  • Audiobook

    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

    R216,79

  • Audiobook

    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

    R207,68

  • Audiobook

    Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist

    The First, Authorized Biography Revised and Updated

    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

    R493,16

  • Audiobook

    古典留聲故事第9輯

    Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 34 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。講者簡介: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:97《星際大戰》原始三部曲 ... Read more

    Was R101,29 Now R79,75 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    古典留聲故事第3輯

    Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 38 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 ... Read more

    Was R101,29 Now R79,75 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Keyboard Conversations®: The Romanticism of the Russian Soul

    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

    R136,81

  • Audiobook

    The Tenderness of Silent Minds

    Benjamin Britten and his War Requiem

    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

    R365,12

  • Audiobook

    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

    R365,12

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    The Power of Music

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

    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

    R303,51

  • Audiobook

    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

    R91,14

  • Audiobook

    Kuningasbasso Matti Salminen

    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

    R286,77 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Mozart No. 40 and Thunderstorms

    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

    R18,08

  • Audiobook

    Dear Miss Silvers

    Originaltonaufnahmen 1931-1951

    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

    R365,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Definitive Biography of P.D.Q. Bach

    Abridged

    1 hour 15 min

    Professor Peter Schickele's account of the life of little-known composer P.D.Q. Bach. ... Read more

    R191,24