The Story of Classical Music, Darren Henley
The Story of Classical Music, Darren Henley
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The Story of Classical Music

Author: Darren Henley

Narrator: Marin Alsop

Unabridged: 4 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Naxos

Published: 05/01/2004


Synopsis

This lively recording is a perfect way to introduce classical music to the entire family. It looks at the music through the lives of the great composers and their environment, from the churches and cathedrals that produced the familiar sound of Gregorian chant, to Johann Sebastian Bach, the family man composing for the glory of God, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the child prodigy, genius and prankster who wrote some of the finest music ever yet was buried in a pauper’s grave. The story will be taken to the composers of the twenty-first century. This unusual and special production by the most important brand name in classical music includes more than 100 musical examples taken from the extensive Naxos catalogue.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul on April 18, 2024

A whirlwind tour to beat all whirlwind tours! A historical overview of classical music beginning over 1400 years ago with Gregorian chants and Hidegard von Bingen culminating with a brief listen to a snippet of the soundtracks from Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter must by its very breadth be an ext......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on March 07, 2016

I'm listening to this on CD. It is fantastic. I love the history and abbreviated biographies that include interesting facts. Bach loved music so much he once walked 231 miles, each way, to see a concert. The music is wonderful, of course, and they only include snippets which ensures kids get an expo......more

Goodreads review by Sparkie on November 15, 2020

Book on CD - enjoyable. I want to hear more. Need to check out more by this author.......more

Goodreads review by Jared on April 18, 2020

I enjoyed this audiobook. It is really cool that they play samples of the music that they are talking about. I learned a lot and I have much more appreciation for classical music. The only flaw is that I don't think they mention Georg Phillip Telemann... He is one of my favorite composers.........more

Goodreads review by Rachel on August 13, 2009

Marin Alsop the fabulous music director for the Baltimore Symphony is the narrator of this audio book. She is all about making classical music accessible so narrating Henley's book was a perfect match.......more