Scala Radio’s A Soundtrack for Life
- Author Scala Radio
- Narrator Charles Nove
- Publisher Octopus
- Publish Date 8 July 2021
- Run Time 7 hours and 11 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Art music, orchestral and formal music, Creative therapy, Digital music and audio: consumer / user guides, Film, television, radio and performing arts genres, Film, television, radio and performing arts: companion works, Film, television, radio genres: Action, adventure, crime and thrillers, Film, television, radio genres: Comedy and humour, Film, television, radio genres: Drama, Film, television, radio genres: Historical, Film, television, radio genres: Science fiction, fantasy and horror, Film, television, radio genres: superhero and comic book inspired, History of music, Music, Music of film and stage, Music: styles and genres, Musical scores, lyrics and libretti, Percussion instruments, Songbooks, Theory of music and musicology.
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What to expect
Discussing pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind each work and enhancing your listening experience.
Organised into Occasions and Themes, the book suggests pieces of music to accompany you through your day, from getting up and getting dressed to running, reading, walking the dog, cooking, taking a bath, going to sleep and everything in between. You'll also find expert curations of the world's most romantic music and the greatest Christmas choral works as well as compositions that celebrate the natural world and mark births and marriages.
Perfect for classical music enthusiasts as well as anyone looking for an enjoyable introduction to this genre, this is the definitive modern guide to classical music.
To find a playlist of the music featured in this book on Spotify, search for Scala Radio and click on the profile for the station.
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