Fundamentals of Jazz Composition: An Exploration of Musical Language

Arts & Photography

Jackson, Sam

Music

Artificer Productions

The Classic FM Family Music Boxis the perfect introduction to the world of classical music. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and 8 sound-chip buttons that play short bursts of iconic pieces of music, this unique book brings to life some of the greatest composers throughout history.
Readers will be introduced to the genius of legendary artists such as Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Elgar, Handel, Verdi, Vivaldi and Strauss, and will experience their lives, inspirations and music as never before.
In addition to high-quality sound chips, a unique QR code allows access to a bespoke landing page on Classic FM's website allowing readers to listen to full versions of the music featured in the book.

The Classic FM Family Music Box: Hear iconic music from the great composers

Lihoreau, Tim

White Lion Publishing

A convenient reference guide to the world's very best classical recordings
Of the many recordings of classical music, which ones will stand the test of time? Which showcase the music, making it sound its very best? Which will bring joy and pleasure with each listen, whether part of an extensive or a budding collection? Sam Jackson expertly distills the greatest classical music recordings into a concise, handy guide—perfect for casual fans or aficionados.

Classical Recordings (Classic FM Handy Guides)

Elliott Thompson

The long-awaited memoir of one of the world’s most popular contemporary classical composers The Welsh musician Karl Jenkins is the UK's most popular contemporary composer, and one of the world’s most critically acclaimed musicians. His fascinating story covers one of the most versatile careers in modern music. In this highly entertaining memoir, Jenkins gives an insight into the creative process behind the music that has touched so many across the globe. Having studied at the Royal Academy of Music, Jenkins became known as a jazz musician before going on to join legendary progressive rock band Soft Machine, of which he was a key member in the 1970s. Then, in the 1980s, he achieved huge success in the world of advertising, composing for brands such as Levi’s, BA, Renault, Volvo, De Beers, Tag Heuer, and Pepsi. But it was in 1994 that his immensely successful project Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary propelled him to international stardom. Combining a classical music style with an invented language, ethnic vocals, and percussion, the composition struck a chord with listeners the world over, reaching the top of the charts in many countries. Jenkins has since gone from strength to strength, forming a huge international following. He is that rare thing: a contemporary classical composer with enormous popular appeal, and one of Britain’s national treasures. For all music fans, this will be a must read.

Still with the Music: My Autobiography

Jenkins, Karl

Humor & Entertainment

What are the greatest pieces of classical music ever composed? Every music lover has a favorite, whether it is one that moves you to joy or tears, that makes itself heard with marching refrains or delicately rises with soft flutes. The Classic FM Hall of Fame is proud to present the richness and beauty of classical music for aficionados everywhere. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the popular Hall of Fame countdown, Classic FM have updated this edition with a new countdown—distilling the charts from the past 20 years into one beautifully produced book containing the 300 greatest pieces of classical music of all time. It is full of specially commissioned illustrations, biographies of the leading composers, recommended recordings, and of course stories for the 300 pieces themselves.

The Ultimate Classic FM Hall of Fame: The Greatest Classical Music of All Time

Henley, Darren

The annual Hall of Fame, produced by a classical radio station known for its popular and accessible style The Classic FM Hall of Fame is a collection of the 300 most popular pieces of classical music, as voted for by the listeners of Classic FM, one of the UK's three Independent National Radio stations. Including the history behind both the composer and the composition, this is the definitive guide to some of the best classical music ever recorded, as well as the stories behind it.

The Classic FM Hall of Fame: The Greatest Classical Music of All Time

For readers who are unsure of the difference between an alto and a contralto, wonder exactly when to applaud at a concert, or aren't even sure what music they should be listening to in the first place, this is the perfect guide
All too often, potential classical music listeners are put off due to its perceived elitism. This book gleefully dispels this notion and many others as it works brilliantly to make classical music not only accessible, but also disarmingly simple and utterly engrossing. It is broken into three sections designed to steer readers through the terminology and etiquette of classical music; open the fascinating history of the genre and its key figures over the last thousand years, showing their sheer brilliance coupled with their very human natures; and provide an indispensible reference guide for any reader, whether they prefer traditional chamber music or sweeping film scores.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Classical Music: But Were Too Afraid to Ask

Reference

An eclectic, fun, and informative guide to the 50 moments that changed classical music forever
From technological advances in music recording and practical innovations to landmark concerts and the births and deaths of the great composers, this book discusses the moments that defined classical music. Published in partnership with Classic FM, it will appeal to classical music fans of all kinds. Seeking equally to educate, inform, and entertain, this book uncovers a rich and often unexpected history of classical music—making it the perfect gift for a classical music aficionado, or for anyone new to the genre looking to get their first foothold on the mountain of classical music.

50 Moments That Rocked the Classical Music World

A fresh, funny guide to modern fatherhood, full of essential advice and engaging anecdotes that take on being a "good dad" in a light-hearted, realistic way Becoming a dad is the greatest—and, yet, the most difficult—privilege for any man. Dads don't have the same network of support that moms generally have; they're often back to work, exhausted, after only two weeks of paternity leave; and the world of diapers, bottles, and late-night feeds can leave them feeling bewildered. In between bathtime and bedtime, cleaning up, many sleepless nights, and unexpected outbursts (from both the kids and the adults), the author brings the highs and lows of fatherhood to life with hilarious stories and insightful reflections on his own very extensive—and very hectic—experience as a dad of three. Arranged thematically, covering topics such as eating and food, manners and socializing, sibling rivalry, tantrums, and the trials and tribulations of discipline, not to mention coping with pregnancy and birth, this down-to-earth book is full of useful tips on family life with children up to school age, and will appeal to all fathers looking for a humorous and intelligent take on what it means to be a modern dad.

Diary of a Desperate Dad: One Man's Guide to Family Life from 0 to 5

Humor

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Travel

Tang, Phil G

Specialty Travel

Independently published

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