The Classic FM Hall of Fame - Hardcover

Darren Henley; Sam Jackson; Tim Lihoreau

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190764217X ISBN 13: 9781907642173

Publisher: Elliott & Thompson, 2011

Synopsis

What are the greatest pieces of classical music ever composed? Every music lover has a favourite, whether it is one that stirs you to joy or tears, that makes itself heard with marching refrains or delicately rises with soft flutes. Classical music reaches our ears in many forms, from the hauntingly memorable strains of the requiems by Fauré or Mozart, the passionately charged opening bars of Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 5', through the ballet with Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet' - now further immortalised by television's 'The Apprentice' - to the scores of Hollywood masterpieces such as James Horner's 'Titanic' and John Williams' 'Star Wars'. Based on fifteen years of selections by the listeners of Classic FM, 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame' presents the stories behind the 300 most loved pieces of classical music. From Holst's 'The Planets' to Pachelbel's 'Canon in D', this rich and varied collection features works from giants such as Mozart and Tchaikovsky, alongside contemporary masters, lesser-known treasures and the nation s favourite great British composers, including Vaughan Williams and Elgar. Tim Lihoreau, Darren Henley and Sam Jackson guide us through the world of classical music and the enduring compositions that occupy it. Combining fascinating histories and biographies, insights into the music, recommended recordings and the ranking of the 300 pieces themselves, 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame' is a beautifully illustrated testament to the enduring power of classical music to inspire us, to entertain, to relax and to move us.

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Review:

We all need classical music. There's something here for every fan, from the casual listener to the serious aficionado. --Sir Simon Rattle

Classic FM listeners will find the stories behind their favourite pieces and the composers who wrote them fascinating; a superb introduction to the UK's best loved classical works. --Nicola Benedetti

The Classic FM Hall of Fame has undoubtedly caught the imagination, passion and enthusiasm of its listeners. This book is full of delightful stories, recommended recordings and hidden treasures. A must for the Hall of Fame aficionado. --Bryn Terfel

About the Author:

Darren Henley is the Managing Director of Classic FM. Responsible for producing the first Classic FM Hall of Fame in 1996, he looked after the chart for the next eleven years of its life. He was named Commercial Radio Programmer of the Year in 2009. Darren advises ministers in the Department for Education and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on music and cultural education. He studied politics at the University of Hull and is currently undertaking postgraduate research in Music at the University of York. He is an Honorary Fellow of Canterbury Christ Church University. This is his twentieth book about classical music and musicians. Sam Jackson is the Executive Producer at Classic FM in charge of all aspects of the station's music policy. He has been the producer of the Classic FM Hall of Fame since 2008 and is closely involved with the station's large-scale music events and with the network of Classic FM orchestras around the country. After graduating from the University of York with a first class degree in music, Sam worked as the producer of many of Classic FM's biggest programmes. He is a proficient piano and clarinet player and writes regularly for Classic FM Magazine. Tim Lihoreau is Classic FM's Creative Director, but will be better known to many listeners as the presenter of the station's Brighter Breakfast programme each weekend morning. Tim has won a multitude of awards for his radio writing and production on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as being the author of eleven books. His Modern Phobias has been translated into eleven languages. With a degree in music from the University of Leeds, he was a professional pianist before moving into radio. Along with his wife, he runs three amateur choirs in his home village in Cambridgeshire and regularly plays the organ at his local church.

About this edition

• Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 190764217X
• ISBN 13: 9781907642173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256