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    Mozart

    The Reign of Love

    by Jan Swafford ...
    Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

    Unabridged

    30 hours 22 min

    From the acclaimed composer and biographer Jan Swafford comes the definitive biography of one of the most lauded musical geniuses in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart’s singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of ... Read more

    $52.99 USD

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    Mozart's Starling

    by Lyanda Lynn Haupt ...
    Narrated by Linda Henning ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 16 min

    On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For three years, the starling lived with Mozart, influencing his work and serving as his companion, ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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    Everything You Need to Know About Classical Music

    by Emily Sorrel ...
    Narrated by Emily Sorrel ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 12 min

    Whether you're a seasoned listener or just starting to explore the world of classical music, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to deepen your appreciation of this timeless genre. From the history of its origins to the innovations shaping its future, Everything You Need to Know About Classical Music takes you on a journey through the evolution of sound, the lives of legendary ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Полчаса музыки: Как понять и полюбить классику

    by Ляля Кандаурова ...
    Narrated by Михаил Мурзаков ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 5 min

    Слушать музыку – это самое интересное, что есть на свете. Вы убедитесь в этом, слушая аудиокнигу музыкального журналиста и популярного лектора Ляли Кандауровой. Вместо скучного и сухого перечисления фактов перед вами настоящий абонемент на концерт: автор рассказывает о 600-летней истории музыки так, что незнакомые произведения становятся близкими, а знакомые – приносят еще больше удовольствия. ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Strings

    A Love Story

    by Megan Edwards ...
    Narrated by Carlyle Coash ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 47 min

    A legendary violin. A love that spans decades. A second chance that may come too late.Ted Spencer can scarcely believe the Merino Rose exists, much less that the exquisite Guarnerius violin is sitting on his coffee table. Missing for centuries, the instrument is the stuff of legend, a priceless treasure that any musician would dream of possessing.But for Ted, the Merino Rose represents something ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Ten Masterpieces of Music

    by Harvey Sachs ...
    Narrated by Paul Bellantoni ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 40 min

    In this magisterial volume, Harvey Sachs, author of the highly acclaimed biography Toscanini, takes listeners into the heart of ten great works of classical music?works that have endured because they were created by composers who had a genius for drawing music out of their deepest wellsprings. These masters?Mozart and Beethoven; Schubert, Schumann, Berlioz, Verdi, and Brahms; Sibelius, Prokofiev, ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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    The Life of Mozart, with eBook

    by Edward Holmes ...
    Narrated by David Case ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 43 min

    In his timeless biography—written long before the significance of Mozart's work was fully realized—author Edward Holmes reveals the musician's character and genius, his struggles, his influence on art, and the brilliant reputation that surrounded him. Published in 1845 as the first authentic narrative of the life of Mozart to appear in English, it was also the first biography after the composer's ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Life Lessons from Johann Sebastian Bach

    Order and the Infinite: Discipline as a Bridge to the Divine

    by Marcus Alden ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...
    Series Audiobook 8 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers

    Unabridged

    56 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Build a Legacy That Outlasts Centuries?In Life Lessons from Johann Sebastian Bach: Order and Inspiration—Discipline, Devotion, and the Architecture of Sound, explore the life of the composer whose works shaped the foundation of Western music. From intricate fugues to soaring chorales, Bach combined mathematical precision with deep spiritual ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Chamber Music

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Laura Tunbridge ...
    Narrated by Rebecca Mitchell ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 14 min

    Playing together is the beating heart of chamber music. Despite great diversity, there are values common across centuries and instrumentation. First, a principle of one player per part, without a conductor. Second, that location is more a state of mind than an actual venue—thus, chamber music can exist in the home and on the concert platform. Third, it is the province of both amateurs and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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    Verdwijntijd

    Een autobiografisch verhaal rond burn-out

    by Annemarie Peeters ...
    Narrated by Katelijne Damen, Sofie Vanden Eynde ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 6 min

    November 2016. Luitiste Sofie Vanden Eynde is bang dat haar hart zal stoppen met kloppen. Haar dokter zet de diagnose in drukletters op papier: burn-out. Ze is een uitgebrand huis. Ook de muziek stropt. Adrenaline plakt aan haar snaren, spelen is sterven. Ze stopt. Bijna een jaar lang.Vandaag maakt ze de balans op. Haar snaren spreken anders nu: de stilte tussen de noten heeft aan betekenis ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

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    Keyboard Conversations®: The Power and Passion of Beethoven

    by Jeffrey Siegel ...
    Narrated by Jeffrey Siegel ...

    Unabridged

    56 min

    Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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    Keyboard Conversations®: The Romanticism of the Russian Soul

    by Jeffrey Siegel ...
    Narrated by Jeffrey Siegel ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 5 min

    Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio. ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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    古典留聲故事第8輯

    by 焦元溥, 愛播聽書FM ...
    Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 32 min

    自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。講者簡介：焦元溥國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節：85四位作曲家作品 ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor - Music Album & Biography

    by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Herbert Francis Peyser ...
    Narrated by David Wales ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 26 min

    Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 Music Album & BiogrpahyTrack ListSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - I. Molto AllegroSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - II. AndanteSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - III. Menuetto; AllegrettoSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - IV. Allegro assaiPreface; Beginning; Early Life In Salzburg; First Visit To Vienna; Success In Paris... ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Ludwig von Beethoven

    Biography, Facts, Quotes and Symphonies Described

    by Kelly Mass ...
    Narrated by Chris Newman ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 17 min

    Most people have heard of Ludwig von Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of all time. His music had a certain aggression, passion, and beauty to it that still brings admirers to tears, more than 200 years later. His symphonies came from his creativity, the circumstances, and the trends in that time period in Germany and Austria.There is much to say about the historical context, the deep ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Bach's Musical Universe

    The Composer and His Work

    by Christoph Wolff ...
    Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

    Unabridged

    13 hours 22 min

    A concentrated study of Johann Sebastian Bach’s creative output and greatest pieces, capturing the essence of his art.Throughout his life, renowned and prolific composer Johann Sebastian Bach articulated his views as a composer in purely musical terms; he was notoriously reluctant to write about his life and work. Instead, he methodically organized certain pieces into carefully designed ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Harmonica for Beginners: Discover the Joy of Playing Music

    An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Harmonica Basics

    by Brian Wilson ...
    Narrated by Brian Wilson ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 57 min

    For anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica, "Harmonica for Beginners: Discover the Joy of Playing Music: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Harmonica Basics" is the best resource. This book is written with the novice in mind, providing easy-to-follow directions that make learning fun and approachable. Regardless of your prior musical experience, this tutorial will enable you to ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    古典留聲故事第4輯

    by 焦元溥, 愛播聽書FM ...
    Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 40 min

    自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱：37來聽 ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Mozart and Beethoven

    The Amazing Austrian and German Classical Composers

    by Kelly Mass ...
    Narrated by Chris Newman ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 25 min

    This is a compilation of 2 different titles, which are about the following topics:1: Many people have had the pleasure to listen to Mozart’s music. His legacy has lived on for more than two centuries. And although he only lived to be 35 years old, he has had a major impact on the classical music genre. From simple rebel to sheer genius, this intelligent composer has shown the world that despite ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Dresden Manuscripts

    Unearthing an 18th Century Musical Genius

    by David Wilson, Claire Bloom ...
    Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 44 min

    A fascinating journey to rediscover the music of a composer who was lauded in his day yet forgotten soon after, The Dresden Manuscripts chronicles David Wilson’s thirty-year quest to locate, reconstruct, and perform the music of Johann Adolf Hasse, a composer who, along with his equally famous wife, mezzo-soprano Faustina Bordoni, had close personal associations with Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, ... Read more

    $16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Simply Beethoven

    by Leon Plantinga ...
    Narrated by Angus Freathy ...
    Series Audiobook 20 - Great Lives

    Unabridged

    6 hours 47 min

    Born in Bonn, Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) showed musical talent from an early age and was first taught by his musician father, Johann, an alcoholic who often beat his son. At the age of 21, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied with composer Joseph Haydn and quickly became renowned as a pianist and conductor, as well as a composer. He continued to perform until 1811 when ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Brief History of Classical Music, A: The Sound of Centuries

    by Emily Rathbone ...
    Narrated by Emily Rathbone ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 15 min

    Master the history of classical music by exploring how a thousand years of societal shifts forged the Western sound. From plainchant echoing in medieval stone churches to bold modernist revolutions, this auditory journey links brilliant compositions directly to the wars, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural triumphs that birthed them. Uncover a living, breathing conversation across centuries ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    A Sound Mind

    How I Fell in Love with Classical Music (and Decided to Rewrite its Entire History)

    by Paul Morley ...
    Narrated by Paul Morley, Olivia Dowd, Roger May ...

    Unabridged

    24 hours 44 min

    Bloomsbury presents A Sound Mind by Paul Morley, read by Paul Morley, Roger May and Olivia Dowd.An alternately funny and moving book about the most important art form on Planet Earth. Destined to become a classic (pun intended)' Jarvis CockerMusic critic and writer Paul Morley weaves together memoir and history in a spiralling tale that establishes classical music as the most rebellious genre of ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

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    The Brementown Musicians

    A Tale with Music

    by Ina Allen ...
    Narrated by John Pruessner ...

    Unabridged

    24 min

    The Brementown Musicians CD presents a story of four aging domestic animals who, after a lifetime of hard work, are about to be disposed of by their masters. In this slightly varied adaptation of the classic Grimm Brothers folktale, the animals, embarking on the road but not knowing where to go or what to do, are greeted by a guiding spirit who encourages them not to feel downtrodden or worthless ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus