Classical Music Biography
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The History of Classical Music
- By: Richard Fawkes
- Narrated by: Robert Powell
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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From Gregorian Chant to Henryk Gorecki, the first living classical composer to get into the pop album charts, here is the fascinating story of over a thousand years of Western classical music and the composers who have sought to express in music the deepest of human feelings and emotions. Polyphony, sonata form, serial music - many musical expressions are also explained - with the text illustrated by performances from some of the most highly praised recordings of recent years.
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Very pleasant way to read a book !
- By Kindle Customer on 23-12-12
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The History of Classical Music
- Narrated by: Robert Powell
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 06-07-00
- Language: English
- From Gregorian Chant to Henryk Gorecki, the first living classical composer to get into the pop album charts, here is the fascinating story of over a thousand years of Western classical music....
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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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The Story of Classical Music
- By: Darren Henley
- Narrated by: Aled Jones
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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The lives and music of the great composers of classical music unfold in this entertaining account, introduced by singer and presenter Aled Jones. 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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Great introduction to classical music
- By bookworm mummy on 29-08-18
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The Story of Classical Music
- Narrated by: Aled Jones
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 07-03-11
- Language: English
- The lives and music of the great composers of classical music unfold in this entertaining account, introduced by singer and presenter Aled Jones....
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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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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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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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The Life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- A Musical Biography
- By: Perry Keenlyside
- Narrated by: Nigel Anthony, Paul Rhys
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the poignant and compelling story of perhaps the most naturally gifted musical genius of all time. Copiously illustrated with examples of his music, it tells of Mozart's extraordinary childhood travelling the courts of Europe, and of how, after a brief period of fame in Vienna, his fortunes declined until his early death and last resting place in a pauper's grave.
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A recommended read
- By Colin on 28-10-11
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The Life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- A Musical Biography
- Narrated by: Nigel Anthony, Paul Rhys
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 23-08-05
- Language: English
- This is the poignant and compelling story of perhaps the most naturally gifted musical genius of all time. Copiously illustrated with examples of his music....
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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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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Ludwig van Beethoven
- Masters of Classical Music
- By: The History Hour
- Narrated by: Jerry Beebe
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Probably the most naturally gifted musician the world has ever known, Mozart began his career early as a child prodigy. By the age of five, he was already proficient in the violin, the harpsichord, and piano keyboard. He had also begun composing music that had integrity. Ludwig van Beethoven is a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music. Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age. Listen to the full biographies of these two musicians, from the beginning to the end!
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Ludwig van Beethoven
- Masters of Classical Music
- Narrated by: Jerry Beebe
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 27-06-19
- Language: English
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Probably the most naturally gifted musician the world has ever known, Mozart began his career early as a child prodigy. Ludwig van Beethoven is a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music. Learn about them in this audiobook....
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The Cello Still Sings
- A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music
- By: Janet Horvath
- Narrated by: Samantha Desz
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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A sweeping history of three generations darkened by the long shadow of the Holocaust, The Cello Still Sings is a vivid, moving, and true story of personal discovery. As a child Janet is haunted by the eerie hush surrounding her parents' experiences. George and Katherine, two professional musicians and Holocaust survivors, bury the memories of who and what they were before, silencing the past in order to live.
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Multilayered enlightenment....
- By Jackie on 07-04-24
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The Cello Still Sings
- A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music
- Narrated by: Samantha Desz
- Series: Holocaust Heritage, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Release date: 19-03-24
- Language: English
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A sweeping history of three generations darkened by the long shadow of the Holocaust, The Cello Still Sings is a vivid, moving, and true story of personal discovery.
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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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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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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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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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Chopin's Concert in Rouen in 1838
- By: Nicolas Labatut, Renée Clancy
- Narrated by: Renee Clancy, Troy von Balthazar, Sean Kirkpatrick, and others
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This original hour-long audio documentary will take you in the footsteps of the 19th century’s most beloved and most played piano composer in the world: Frederic Chopin. So here we are going to discuss a relatively undocumented musical event (rich in anecdotes): Frederic Chopin's concert at the Hotel de Ville in Rouen on the evening of March 12, 1838. Whether you are a music lover, passionate about history or simply of a curious temperament, I invite you to immerse yourself in this fascinating story, alone or with your family.
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Chopin's Concert in Rouen in 1838
- Narrated by: Renee Clancy, Troy von Balthazar, Sean Kirkpatrick, Jason Lytle, Andy Richards, charlotte etc., Mark Charles, Nicolas Labatut, Anne-Sophie Thouary, Xavier Mathes
- Length: 58 mins
- Release date: 24-02-23
- Language: English
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This original hour-long audio documentary will take you in the footsteps of the 19th century’s most beloved and most played piano composer in the world: Frederic Chopin....
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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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Beethoven
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 22 mins
- Release date: 04-12-13
- Language: English
- This is a story from the Famous Composers collection....
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Keyboard Conversations®: Mozart and Friends
- By: Jeffrey Siegel
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Siegel
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers...
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Keyboard Conversations®: Mozart and Friends
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Siegel
- Length: 56 mins
- Release date: 29-06-06
- Language: English
- Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers...
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Keyboard Conversations®: The Power and Passion of Beethoven
- By: Jeffrey Siegel
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Siegel
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers...
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Great Performance
- By P.S. on 06-07-18
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Keyboard Conversations®: The Power and Passion of Beethoven
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Siegel
- Length: 55 mins
- Release date: 29-06-06
- Language: English
- Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers...
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