Discovering Classical Music

"I recommend this book wholeheartedly to new music lovers" Sir Charles Groves CBE Thanks to Nigel Kennedy and Pavarotti, millions of people have recently discovered that classical music is a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps contrary to their expectations. But the world of classical music can be highly intimidating and confusing. Ian Christians, for many years a passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, has developed a unique approach, designed to make it as easy as possible for both newcomers to classical music and those who have started down the path to explore with confidence. Discovering Classical Music concentrates on the greatest composers. The author takes you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for continued enjoyment.

Autorentext
Ian Christians is an experienced businessman who has been closely involved with the music industry on many fronts. A passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, he opened his first classical music (and wine) shop, Orpheus and Bacchus, in Guildford in 1987. He brings many perspectives of understanding to help newcomers to classical music.

Klappentext
A newbie's comprehensive guide to the joys of classical music, including introductions to forty of its greatest composers.

Musical tastes may change, but the great classical composers maintain a devoted fan base-for centuries. For anyone who's interested in classical music but finds it a bit intimidating or confusing, passionate fan and former music-industry executive Ian Christians has developed a unique approach to the genre, designed to make it as easy as possible for new listeners to explore with confidence.

With a distinctly unsnobbish air, Discovering Classical Music concentrates on the most legendary composers, taking you step-by-step into their most approachable music and, in some cases, boldly into some of the greatest works traditionally considered too difficult for newcomers. Rarely does a book offer such potential for years of continued discovery and enjoyment.

"I recommend [this book] wholeheartedly to new music lovers everywhere." -Sir Charles Groves, CBE, from the Foreword

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