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'A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.'
Observer 'Year of Wonder is an absolute treat - the most
enlightening way to be guided through the year.' Eddie Redmayne
Classical music for everyone - an inspirational piece of music for
every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era
to the present day, written by award-winning violinist and BBC
Radio 3 presenter Clemency Burton-Hill. Have you ever heard a piece
of music so beautiful it stops you in your tracks? Or wanted to
discover more about classical music but had no idea where to begin?
Year of Wonder is a unique celebration of classical music by an
author who wants to share its diverse wonders with others and to
encourage a love for this genre in all readers, whether complete
novices or lifetime enthusiasts. Clemency chooses one piece of
music for each day of the year, with a short explanation about the
composer to put it into context, and brings the music alive in a
modern and playful way, while also extolling the positive
mindfulness element of giving yourself some time every day to
listen to something uplifting or beautiful. Thoughtfully curated
and expertly researched, this is a book of classical music to keep
you company: whoever you are, wherever you're from. 'The only
requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open
mind.' Clemency Burton-Hill Playlists are available on most
streaming music platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.
'Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible,
magical and medicinal. Another Year of Wonder is, indeed, another
wonder.' Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author
'Clemmie's recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my
imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for
every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment
or two. What a gift.' Emma Gannon, bestselling author and host of
the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast ANOTHER YEAR OF WONDER IS A CAREFULLY
CURATED COLLECTION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC OFFERING ONE PIECE TO LISTEN
TO EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. WITH A FOREWORD BY ELIZABETH DAY In this
follow-up to her much-loved Year of Wonder, award-winning
broadcaster, journalist and violinist Clemency Burton-Hill
continues her mission to demystify and open up the world of
classical music to everyone, offering up one extraordinary piece of
music to listen to every day of the year. 'There is no algorithm to
this book: it is a thoughtfully curated selection given from one
human to another. It is not a history book, or a formal 'guide to
classical music'. It is simply from my heart to yours. I have
chosen pieces I love, or think historically interesting, or which
have some resonance for me personally or in the world. But what
matters is what you think; how they make you feel as you listen. I
hope that you will fall in love with most of them, or at least be
fascinated by their historical context, or find them curious in
other ways, because then you are already in a relationship with
classical music. This is your book, as much it is mine.' Another
Year of Wonder shows that, whoever you are and wherever you come
from, classical music can be a soundtrack for your everyday life
and a reminder that finding a space to sit and listen to a piece of
music every day can be a singular gift.
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