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The Story of Classical Music

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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. In his easy-going style, Aled Jones paints vivid portraits of over 80 composers, each one illustrated with some of his, or her, most famous music. This all-encompassing introduction to classical music also includes a wealth of biographical and instrumental information online: to find pictures, articles, sheet music, quizzes and more, visit n-ab.com/socm and enter the password given on page 2 of the accompanying booklet.

Critics Review

Iu2019m not sure what age child this Junior Classic audio is aimed at. The incidental sound effects, squishy slicing noises when Charles I is beheaded, suggests pretty young. If so, Iu2019m impressed that it includes so much serious music, not just Classic FM chestnuts. The message is clear. Catch them young and, it goes without saying, make them practise.
Sue Arnold, the Guardian
Author Darren Henley
Narrator Aled Jones
Duration 4 hours and 30 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9789629544072
Format Audiobook
Publisher Naxos AudioBooks
Genre Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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