Famous Composers

by Darren Henley, Marin Alsop (Read by)

Overview

2006 Audie® Award Winner - Original Work

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, Dvorák and Shostakovich. Their colourful lives and their love of music is told against the backdrop of some of their finest works – an ideal combination.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789626343685
Publisher:	Naxos Audiobooks Ltd.
Publication date:	11/01/2005
Edition description:	Unabridged, 2 CDs, 2 hrs. 30 min.
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Darren Henley is the Managing Editor of Classic FM. His radio programs have been honored by the Sony Radio Academy Awards, the New York International Radio Festival and the United Nations. Darren writes regularly for the Classic FM Magazine, for which he is editorial consultant. He was previously a journalist for ITN and Invicta Radio in Kent. He is the co-author of all three titles in the best-selling Classic FM Pocket Book series, published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Editorial Reviews

Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Dvorak, and Shostakovich make up this delightful introduction to FAMOUS COMPOSERS, an Audie-nominated production filled with re-enactments, musical excerpts, and facts on the six composers. Adult or child can certainly gain an understanding about the composers' lives, as well as the relevance of their music. Some information may elude the listener, such as particular music cues in each excerpt, but one can't help walking away with a better appreciation of music overall. While the accents seem unnecessary, the reenactments prove to be a good vehicle for educating listeners. Marin Alsop reads the text in a light and welcoming voice that creates an enjoyable atmosphere for learning. L.E. 2006 Audie Award Winner © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine

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