The story of Classical Music in picture, word and sound, from Hildegard of Bingen to Saariaho. Introduces the greatest composers and lets readers hear their most famous works as they read. Shows the instruments and how they are played and combined to make music. Presents a selection of the most well-known operas, symphonies, ballets and concertos. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Richard Bratby is deputy music critic at The Birmingham Post and writes regularly for Gramophone and The Spectator. He is passionate about communicating the joy of classical music to audiences of all ages. Nik Neves is a...
The story of Classical Music in picture, word and sound, from Hildegard of Bingen to Saariaho. Introduces the greatest composers and lets readers hear...