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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

    R374,26

  • Audiobook

    Climbing Up on the Rough Side

    Narrated by Kate MacKenzie ...

    Unabridged

    42 min

    The long-awaited second audio recording by the Hopeful Gospel Quartet-Robin and Linda Williams, Kate MacKenzie, and Garrison Keillor-is old-time gospel singing at its best. Recorded live during broadcasts of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, it features instrumentals by Butch Thompson, Chet Atkins, and others.Tracks:Climbing Up On the Rough SideHe Knows How Much We Can BearLife Is a ... Read more

    R216,81

  • Audiobook

    Counterpoint

    A Memoir of Bach and Mourning

    Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 57 min

    A Pulitzer Prize–winning critic reflects on the meaning and emotional impact of a Bach masterwork.As his mother was dying, Philip Kennicott began to listen to the music of Bach obsessively. It was the only music that didn't seem trivial or irrelevant, and it enabled him to both experience her death and remove himself from it. For him, Bach's music held the elements of both joy and despair, life ... Read more

    R365,12

  • Audiobook

    Wagnerism

    Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music

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

    Unabridged

    28 hours 25 min

    This program is read by the author, and includes excerpts from Richard Wagner's musical compositions throughout.A New York Times Notable Books of 2020Alex Ross, renowned New Yorker music critic and author of the international bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics—an aesthetic war zone where the ... Read more

    R821,76

  • Audiobook

    Абсолютный слух: 100 классических композиций, которые должен знать каждый

    Series series Понятная классика. Разберись в классической музыке!

    Unabridged

    5 hours 28 min

    Иногда может показаться, что все вокруг — настоящие ценители классики, способные распознать каждую культовую мелодию буквально с первых нот. Одни знакомы с музыкой со времен специализированной школы, другие — благодаря родительскому воспитанию, а третьи и вовсе начали познавать ее во взрослой жизни. Но что делать, если вас классическая музыка всегда обходила стороной, а разобраться в ней — ... Read more

    R119,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Strings

    A Love Story

    by Megan Edwards ...
    Narrated by Carlyle Coash ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 47 min

    The Merino Rose. Ted Spencer has a hard enough time believing the celebrated violin really exists. To find it sitting on his coffee table is nothing short of incredible. The stuff of legend, the exquisite Guarnerius has been missing for centuries.But even though the renowned instrument is a violin lover's dream come true, it holds only heartache for Ted. The value of the Merino Rose may be beyond ... Read more

    R474,90 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Benjamin Britten: Source Stories of Twelve Operas

    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

    R159,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Beethoven Unleashed

    The music, the man and how he became an icon

    Narrated by Donald Macleod ...

    Unabridged

    20 hours 43 min

    He was a revolutionary, an innovator, a disruptor. A man who accomplished incredible success, but endured serious personal hardships. A legend who changed the way audiences listen to music and whose melodies still resonate today, 250 years after his birth.Go on a journey to explore the life and works of arguably the greatest composer in history: Ludwig van Beethoven.Join Donald Macleod, presenter ... Read more

    R346,87

  • Audiobook

    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

    R18,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

    R456,45

  • Audiobook

    Classical Music For Dummies

    2nd Edition

    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

    R456,45

  • Audiobook

    古典留聲故事第7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。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

    古典留聲故事第5輯

    Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 27 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

    Parijs: Parade van Erik Satie

    Een verhaal uit Stedevaart

    by Jan Brokken ...
    Narrated by Jan Donkers ...
    Series Audiobook 11 - Reisverhalen uit Stedevaart

    Unabridged

    59 min

    In Parijs: Parade van Erik Satie leidt Jan Brokken de lezer door zowel hedendaags Parijs als het negentiende-eeuwse Parijs van componist Erik Satie, die er woonde in een placard, een ‘kast’ van drie bij drie meter in de wijk Montmartre. Dit reisverhaal over Parijs is ook opgenomen in het boek Stedevaart, waarin Jan Brokken de lezer meeneemt op reis naar 22 steden, aan de hand van 22 markante ... Read more

    R94,17 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

  • Audiobook

    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

    R91,14