Discover Music of the Romantic Era (Discover (Naxos))

Amidst a background of wars and revolution, the nineteenth century produced many of the world s best-loved composers. Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin and Tchaikovsky are just some of the many familiar names whose music was shaped by the events of period: Discover Music of the Romantic Era charts the course of music through these turbulent but exhilarating times. Light-hearted but authoritative, it tells the fascinating, often scandalous life-stories of the nineteenth century s greatest composers and describes how they created musical history. Their many different styles are illustrated by 2½ hours of carefully chosen music on a dedicated website.

The book is peppered with quotations, pictures and helpful tips on what to listen for.

An ideal musical introduction for readers of all ages.