Classic FM's Big Book of Classical Music: 1000 years of music in 366 days: 1000 Years of Classical Music in 366 Days - Rilegato

Darren Henley; Sam Jackson; Tim Lihoreau

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ISBN 10: 1909653268 ISBN 13: 9781909653269

Casa editrice: Elliott & Thompson, 2014

Riassunto

Classic FM's Big Book of Classical Music is a fully illustrated book detailing each day of the year in classical music - the perfect coffee table companion for any classical music lover. Entries contain original illustrations, landmark events taking place on that day, profiles of the great composers, recommended listening, and much more. From the birth of Chopin on 22nd February, to the premiere of the Eroica Symphony on April 7th and the death of Mozart on December 5th, every day reveals a fascinating new musical milestone - the perfect excuse to sit back, relax, and listen to your favourite classical music. Each beautifully-illustrated entry pulls together facts, figures and noteworthy events - including biographies of the essential composers, suggesting listening for each day of the year, musical quotations and a host of other material. The perfect Christmas gift for classical music aficionados and a highly accessible introduction for anyone new to the genre, this beautiful book is an indispensible guide to take you through a year in classical music.

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"A source of endless delight" --Irish Independent

L'autore:

Darren Henley is Managing Director of Classic FM. He has written many books on music, including the Sunday Times-bestselling The Classic FM Hall of Fame and Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Classical Music... But Were Too Afraid To Ask.

Sam Jackson is Managing Editor at Classic FM and is responsible for the station's music policy. He is co-author of The Classic FM Hall of Fame and Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Classical Music ... But Were Too Afraid To Ask.

Tim Lihoreau is Classic FM's Creative Director, but will be better known to many listeners as the presenter of the station's Brighter Breakfast programme each weekend morning. He is co-author of The Classic FM Hall of Fame, The Classic FM Quiz Book, Stephen Fry's Complete and Utter History of Classical Music and many other titles.

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• Editore: Elliott & Thompson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1909653268
• ISBN 13: 9781909653269
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 416