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Title: Classical Music: An Illustrated History
Author: BRATBY RICHARD
Illustrator: NEVES NICK
Format: HARDCOVER
Publication date: 01/03/2024
Imprint: UNKNOWN
Price: $27.99
Publishing status: NOT YET PUBLISHED
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 Brazilian illustrator and graphic artist whose work is widely published in editorial and advertising. SELLING POINTS: . Compelling text is full of fun facts and snippets of information on the life and times of great musicians . Features an app with 100 short audio clips and 90 minutes of listening time . Listen to the music as you read . Includes a good selection of women composers & musicians . The perfect gift for young music lovers
ISBN: 9781912944347
Dimension: 300mm X 245mm