Classical Composers
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The Story of Classical Music
- By: Darren Henley
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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The lives and music of the great composers of classical music unfold in this entertaining account, introduced by the conductor and musical personality Marin Alsop. In 1200 years, classical music grew from the chanting of medieval monks through the symphonies of Beethoven and the grand operas of Wagner to the huge orchestral sound-world of the 21st century, with its electronics and its film music.
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How an audiobook about music should be
- By Pen Name on 06-04-13
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The Story of Classical Music
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 26-12-04
- Language: English
- The lives and music of the great composers of classical music unfold in this entertaining account, introduced by the conductor and musical personality Marin Alsop....
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Clara Schumann
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Renowned for her exceptional piano skills, she also composed notable works. Clara, married to composer Robert Schumann, had a successful solo career and is recognized for her significant contributions to 19th-century music.
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Clara Schumann
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 8 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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Renowned for her exceptional piano skills, she also composed notable works. Clara, married to composer Robert Schumann, had a successful solo career and is recognized for her significant contributions to 19th-century music.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 8 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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Classical Music 101
- By: Fred Plotkin
- Narrated by: Fred Plotkin
- Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to more than 100 great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Dvoxak, and Mahler. He describes all the musical instruments in the orchestra, defines major musical terms, and makes music theory comprehensible for the uninitiated. There are also conversations with important musicians who offer fascinating insights about their art.
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Very Disappointing
- By ZX80 on 17-06-06
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Classical Music 101
- Narrated by: Fred Plotkin
- Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 02-06-04
- Language: English
- In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to more than 100 great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers....
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Frederic Chopin
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate
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Frederic Chopin
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 7 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
- Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate
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The Indispensable Composers
- A Personal Guide
- By: Anthony Tommasini
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 20 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York Times When he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time, he...
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The Indispensable Composers
- A Personal Guide
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 20 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 06-11-18
- Language: English
- An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York Times When he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time, he...
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 9 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 7 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 9 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate.
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George Frideric Handel
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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George Frideric Handel (1685–1759), a German-born Baroque composer, achieved international acclaim for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions. Notable works include Messiah and Water Music. Handel's profound impact on English Baroque music and his ability to evoke emotion through grand and dramatic compositions solidify his legacy as a musical giant.
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George Frideric Handel
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 9 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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George Frideric Handel (1685–1759), a German-born Baroque composer, achieved international acclaim for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental compositions.
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Florence Price
- Classical Composers
- By: Joanne Mattern
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Her compositions, blending traditional Western styles with African American influences, include symphonies, chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy continues to inspire diversity in classical music.
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Florence Price
- Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Alan Crookham
- Length: 8 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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Her compositions, blending traditional Western styles with African American influences, include symphonies, chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy continues to inspire diversity in classical music.
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Mozart in Italy
- Coming of Age in the Land of Opera
- By: Jane Glover
- Narrated by: Jane Glover
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Read by the author, acclaimed conductor Jane Glover. 'You don’t have to be able to hum Mozart to find this book utterly engrossing . . . I couldn’t put it down' - Joanna Lumley An expertly researched and vividly written account of Mozart’s formative trips to Italy. At thirteen years old...
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Excellent Audio Book
- By JB on 08-10-23
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Mozart in Italy
- Coming of Age in the Land of Opera
- Narrated by: Jane Glover
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 05-10-23
- Language: English
- Read by the author, acclaimed conductor Jane Glover. 'You don’t have to be able to hum Mozart to find this book utterly engrossing . . . I couldn’t put it down' - Joanna Lumley An expertly researched and vividly written account of Mozart’s formative trips to Italy. At thirteen years old...
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Mozart in the Jungle
- Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music
- By: Blair Tindall
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In a book that inspired the Amazon original series starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Malcolm McDowell, oboist Blair Tindall recounts her decades-long professional career as a classical musician, from the recitals and Broadway orchestra performances to the secret life of musicians who survive hand to mouth in the backbiting New York classical music scene, trading sexual favors for plum jobs and assignments in orchestras across the city.
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Pronounce Classical terms Correctly!
- By Brooke Michelle Bowers on 26-03-24
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Mozart in the Jungle
- Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music
- Narrated by: Amanda Ronconi
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 31-03-15
- Language: English
- Mozart in the Jungle delves into the lives of the musicians and conductors who inhabit the insular world of classical music....
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More Famous Composers
- By: Darren Henley
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
- Abridged
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The first volume of Famous Composers, written by Darren Henley and read by Marin Alsop, the American conductor, won a prestigious Audie in the US. Here, Henley and the Naxos AudioBooks team bring the combination of an entertaining but informative "life" and numerous musical selections to a further set of six composers.
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A real pleasure
- By MR H on 08-08-23
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More Famous Composers
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 15-09-11
- Language: English
- This volume again offers an entertaining but informative "life" and numerous musical selections to a further set of six composers....
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A Musician’s Guide to Classical Works
- A Detailed, Interactive Exploration of the Structure and Style of Pieces from Bach, Mozart, Debussy and Other Great Composers
- By: Hugo Yohana
- Narrated by: Ian Cullen
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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This guide provides introductory and closing commentary for works from many famous classical composers, and includes time-stamped commentary to explain the technical aspects of what is being heard in the piece and the composer's intent in real time. This innovative audiobook enables you to hear both the music and the commentary in parallel.
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A Musician’s Guide to Classical Works
- A Detailed, Interactive Exploration of the Structure and Style of Pieces from Bach, Mozart, Debussy and Other Great Composers
- Narrated by: Ian Cullen
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 23-11-21
- Language: English
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This guide provides introductory and closing commentary for works from many famous classical composers, and includes time-stamped commentary to explain the technical aspects of what is being heard in the piece and the composer's intent in real time....
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Classical Music
- An Audio Guide
- By: Julian Johnson
- Narrated by: Geoff Ridden
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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What does classical music mean to the Western world? How has it transformed over the centuries? What relevance does it have today? Julian Johnson inspires readers to explore over 1,000 years of music and examines how music is related to some of the big ideas of Western experience, including spirituality, emotion, the weight of history, and self-identity.
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Classical Music
- An Audio Guide
- Narrated by: Geoff Ridden
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 30-03-12
- Language: English
- Julian Johnson inspires readers to explore over 1,000 years of music and examines how music is related to some of the big ideas of Western experience....
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Composers' Letters
- By: Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Narrated by: Jeremy Nicholas, Daniel Philpott, Edward de Souza
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Abridged
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Set against the music we know and love, Mozart, Beethoven, and many more come alive through their correspondence. Poignant, funny, revealing, informative and so often direct and honest, these letters offer a fascinating insight into the personalities that created our Western musical tradition.
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Insightful look into the composer's lives
- By TheSwiftFamily on 02-10-15
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Composers' Letters
- Narrated by: Jeremy Nicholas, Daniel Philpott, Edward de Souza
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 26-10-00
- Language: English
- In Composers' Letters, the voices of the great figures of classical music come alive through their correspondence. Set against the music we know and love...
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Famous Composers
- By: Darren Henley
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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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, Dvorak, and Shostakovich. Their colourful lives and their love of music are told against the backdrop of some of their finest works, an ideal combination.
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Start Here
- By Marcus on 10-10-06
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Famous Composers
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 26-12-04
- Language: English
- Darren Henley and Marin Alsop combine forces again to tell, in more detail, the lives of six key composers....
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Tchaikovsky in Words and Music
- By: Davinia Caddy
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Is there any music more instantly recognizable and beautifully scored than Tchaikovsky’s wildly popular ballet Swan Lake? These and other works have become enduring classics, yet they were not uncontroversial in Tchaikovsky’s day, and there are those that still wonder if his style is fundamentally European or ardently Russian. Find out more about Tchaikovsky’s childhood obsession with music, his turbulent relationships with friends and colleagues, and how he overcame the deepest of personal crises to transcend all with an ambition that has left us with some of the greatest music ever written.
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Tchaikovsky in Words and Music
- Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Release date: 26-05-23
- Language: English
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Is there any music more instantly recognizable and beautifully scored than Tchaikovsky’s wildly popular ballet Swan Lake? These and other works have become enduring classics, yet they were not uncontroversial in Tchaikovsky’s day....
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An Introduction to Classical European Composers Including Performances
- Introduction to Classical Composers
- By: Anthony Lowski
- Narrated by: Paige Hargreaves, Amit Panchal
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Explore the works of classical composers. This book provides context before you listen to the piece and additional context afterwards. This audiobook format, including full recordings of relevant pieces, is an ideal way to familiarize yourself with the works of classical composers. This book focuses on European classical composers. The book includes the selected works of Franz Liszt, Edvard Grieg, Frederic Chopin, Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst, Henry Purcell, and Antonin Dvorak.
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An Introduction to Classical European Composers Including Performances
- Introduction to Classical Composers
- Narrated by: Paige Hargreaves, Amit Panchal
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Release date: 11-01-21
- Language: English
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This book provides context before you listen to the piece and additional context afterwards. This audiobook format, including full recordings of relevant pieces, is an ideal way to familiarize yourself with the works of European classical composers....
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