Story of Classical Music

Unabridged
Author: Darren Henley , Tim Lihoreau
Narrator: Marin Alsop
Genres: History
Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ltd.
Date: June 2004
Length: 4 hours
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Formats:
  • CD
  • WMA

Overview

This lively recording is a perfect way to introduce classical music to the entire family. It looks at the music through the lives of the great composers and their environment, from the churches and cathedrals that produced the familiar sound of Gregorian chant, to Johann Sebastian Bach, the family man composing for the glory of God, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the child prodigy, genius and prankster who wrote some of the finest music ever yet was buried in a pauper's grave. The story will be taken to the composers of the 21st century. This unusual and special production by the two most important brand names in classical music includes more than 100 musical examples taken from the extensive Naxos catalog. INCLUDES CD-ROM ELEMENT CONTAINING TEXT, PICTURES OF COMPOSERS, GLOSSARY OF TERMS & MORE.

Reviews (1)

Story of Classical Music

Written by Anonymous on June 15th, 2008

  • Book Rating: 4/5

Very enjoyable......I learned a lot. I had no idea that certain popular selections are actually considered classical music. For example: The Wedding March and Tea for Two.