Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Classical Music

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Just what exactly is classical music.. .and why should it be a part of everyone's life? Who are the big names behind the classical hits.. .and which are the best recordings of their music? What are you supposed to wear to a classical concert.. .and when on earth are you supposed to applaud? Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Classical Music.. . But Were Afraid to Ask answers these questions & much more. In the pages of this book Darren Henley & Sam Jackson set out to make the classical world not only accessible but also disarmingly simple & utterly engrossing as they share their passion for the greatest music ever written. Celebrating 20 years of the world's most successful classical music radio station this book lifts the lid on the burning questions that Classic FM's listeners have most often asked over the past two decades. Three sections steer you through the terminology & etiquette of classical music open the fascinating history of the genre & its key figures over the last 1 000 years & provide a detailed reference guide. Since its transmitters were first switched on in 1992 the team behind Classic FM has believed that classical music can & should be a part of everyone's life no matter who they are or where they live. So whether you are a long-time listener or completely new to the genre this book equips you to begin your own personal journey of discovery into the world's greatest music.