The Orchestra (Classic FM Handy Guides) - Hardcover
The orchestra is one of the cornerstones of classical music, beloved of music lovers around the world. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the make-up and functions of the different sections, from strings to percussion, as well as some of the greatest orchestras around the world and the incredible music that they perform.
Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: a perfect collectible series whether you are new to the world of classical music or an aficionado.
Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: a perfect collectible series whether you are new to the world of classical music or an aficionado.
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Darren Henley is Chief Executive of Arts Council England. He worked at Classic FM for twenty-three years, fifteen of them as Managing Editor and then Managing Director. A companion of the Chartered Management Institute and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, the Radio Academy and London College of Music, he holds honorary academic awards from Birmingham City University, Buckinghamshire New University, Canterbury Christ Church University, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Liverpool John Moores University, Royal College of Music, Royal Northern College of Music, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and the University of Hull. He was named Commercial Radio Programmer of the Year in 2009 and is the recipient of the Sir Charles Groves Prize, the British Academy President's Medal and an OBE for services to music.
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- PublisherElliott & Thompson Limited
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1909653624
- ISBN 13 9781909653627
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages112
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