Music for Life
Author | : Fiona Maddocks |
Publisher | : Faber & Faber |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2016-10-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780571329397 |
ISBN-13 | : 057132939X |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Music for Life by : Fiona Maddocks
Download or read book Music for Life written by Fiona Maddocks and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How does music reflect the key moments in our lives? How do we choose the works that inspire, delight, comfort or console? Fiona Maddocks selects 100 classical works from across nine centuries, arguing passionately, persuasively and at times obstinately for their inclusion, putting each work in its cultural and musical context, discussing omissions, suggesting alternatives and always putting the music first.