Famous Composers

Unabridged
Author: Darren Henley
Narrator: Marin Alsop
Genres: Children's
Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ltd.
Date: October 2007
Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Ratings:
Formats:
  • CD

Overview

Following on the success of The Story of Classical Music, Darren Henley and Marin Alsop combine forces again to tell, in more detail, the lives of six key composers Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Dvořák and Shostakovich. Their colourful lives and their love of music is told against the backdrop of some of their finest works – an ideal combination.

In addition, there is an imaginative CD-ROM section on the second CD which looks at particular works in greater detail – with extra music.

Reviews (3)

Famous Composers

Written by Bruce Curson on July 3rd, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

A short but entertaining listening experience with accompanying music. Aimed at orienting the younger reader to the classics, adults will also find it enjoyable.

Famous Composers

Written by Christina on October 9th, 2007

  • Book Rating: 5/5

This is a great book for it's combinatin of Marin Alsop's reading mixed with music and some dramatizations. I listened to it with my 12 & 15 year olds because we are all very active musicians. They enjoyed it too.

Great overview of 6 Legends

Written by Anonymous from Santa Monica, CA on October 26th, 2006

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Thoroughly enjoyed this concise narrative, complete with musical examples. Reader had a pleasant voice and is easy to understand. I listened to this one twice!