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

Henley, Darren; Jackson, Sam; Lihoreau, Tim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190764217X ISBN 13: 9781907642173

Publisher: Elliott & Thompson, 2011

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Darren Henley is the managing director of Classic FM. He was named Commercial Radio Programmer of the Year in 2009. This is his 20th book about classical music and musicians. Sam Jackson is Classic FM's head of music. Tim Lihoreau is the creative director, as well as an on-air host.

Review:

"There's something here for every fan, from the casual listener to the serious aficionado."  —Sir Simon Rattle, principal conductor, the Berlin Philharmonic

"Full of delightful stories, recommended recordings and hidden treasures."  —Bryn Terfel, opera singer

"The stories behind these favourite pieces and the composers are fascinating—and written with Classic FM's genuine passion for classical music."  —Vasily Petrenko, conductor

About this edition

• Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 190764217X
• ISBN 13: 9781907642173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230