Making Of Music

Naughtie, James

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James Naughtie, in this major Radio 4 series, explores the role of classical music in history, a fascinating encounter with composers and performers, patrons and politics, architecture, religion and technology.

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Publish Date: 16/04/2015
ISBN: 9781785290602 Tag:

Description

In this major BBC Radio 4 series, James Naughtie uncovers the roots of our music and reveals the soundtrack to our own history.

The history of classical music is inextricably linked with the places it was written, its purpose and its patrons, as well as with politics, war and social change. From the earliest music of the monasteries, to the court and church music of the Renaissance and Reformation and beyond, composers have always changed with the times.

In these programmes, James Naughtie reveals how the chance happenings of history built a classical tradition that tells a glittering and inspiring story. His journey takes him from early beginnings to the present day, where he examines the current state of classical music.

This epic and important series features extracts from the music itself, as well as the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch, Alison Carney, Laurence Fox and Simon Russell Beale alongside James Naughtie’s own.

Additional information

Weight 279 g
Dimensions 137 × 141 × 24 mm
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Cover

Hardback

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Language

English

Edition

Unabridged edition

Dewey

791.4472 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K