Books

Modern Phobias

Did you leave work yesterday and have a stab of fear that you'd forgotten to press save before switching off your computer? Did you then go to the pub, get very drunk, then wake this morning unable to remember what awful things you might have said or done ...?

The Classic FM Musical Treasury

We have been sadly bereft of a satisfactory way to describe the contortion of a singer's mouth when reaching for the high notes; the audience member who leaves a concert halfway through the grand finale; or that person who places one finger in their ear and raises their eyes heavenwards when they sing.; Tim Lihoreau neatly solves this problem in The Classic FM Musical Treasury.

Schadenfraude

We might not like to admit to it, but everyone -even the gentlest of souls -derives a secret guilty satisfaction from the misfortune of others. Tim Lihoreau has made it his business to uncover the myriad ways in which schadenfreude rears its wicked head, including: Turparphilia: To delight in the less than aesthetically beautiful nature of a friend's offspring.

Stephen Fry's Incomplete and Utter History of Classical Music

Hello, I'm Stephen Fry. Now time for the first outing of a brand, spanking new feature here on The Incomplete and Utter History of Classical Music... putting some unsuspecting figure in music under the spotlight.'

The Very Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra : With 10 Musical Sounds!

Discover the main instruments of the orchestra accompanied by 10 sound clips of child-friendly famous pieces, including Lark Ascending, Flight of the Bumblebee, Carnival of the Animals, Children's Intermezzo Suite, and more. Featuring 10 different sound buttons throughout the book that play 10-second clips of famous classical pieces performed by a live orchestra.

The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music

Discover the world's most famous ballets, including Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird accompanied by 10 sound clips of child-friendly pieces. "The perfect way to discover the stories behind famous ballets and introduce the melodies to your children.

A Very Young Person's Guide to Christmas Carols

Join Arthur and Holly on an adventure to save Christmas accompanied by 10 sound clips of beloved carols.

Charting the Classics : Classical Music in Diagrams

See the world of classical music in an entirely new light.

The Classic Fm Pocket Book of Music

Classic Ephemera

Which famous composer could play the piano at the age of 2? - How long did it take Rossini to compose The Barber of Seville? - Why was Elgar depicted on the back of a GBP20 note?

Classic Fm Hall of Fame

What are the greatest pieces of music ever composed? 'The Classic FM Hall of Fame' celebrates classical music's unique ability to stir the emotions of a listener.

The Classic FM Quiz Book

What does 'opus' literally mean? Which fruit was included in the title of an opera by Prokofiev? The Classic FM Quiz Book provides over 1,150 questions to get you thinking…fortunately it provides the answers too!

The Big Book of Classical Music : 1000 Years of Classical Music in 366 Days

Classic FM's Big Book of Classical Music is a fully illustrated book detailing each day of the year in classical music - the perfect coffee table companion for any classical music lover.

Ballet (Classic FM Handy Guides)

From its early inception at the French court to modern-day developments and interpretations, ballet has long had a popular following.

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