The Story of Classical Music CD
The Story of Classical Music inspirationally shares the stories of the lives and music of the great composers of classical music! See their stories unfold in this entertaining chronological account read by conductor and musical personality Marin Alsop.
Based on the text of The Story of Classical Music by Henley, this recording blends a historic time line. You’ll find facts about the Magna Charta, the bubonic plague, and the industrial revolution. These facts coincide with a colorful who’s who of composers. This intriguing audio spotlights more than 90 artists.
Meet all the usual suspects – Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky, etc. However, also get ready to meet some more contemporary composers, like John Cage and Philip Glass.
As they sweep over 1200 years of classical music, students will see music grow. It begins with the chanting of medieval monks and progresses through the symphonies of Beethoven. Then, it moves on to the grand operas of Wagner, and continues to the huge orchestral sound-world of the 21st century, with its electronics and its film music.
Marin Alsop Knows How to Narratively Tell Stories
Marin Alsop paints vivid portraits of over 90 composers, each one illustrated with some of his, or her most famous music. Alsop’s easygoing approach works well. She serves as a welcoming tour guide offering fun facts and interesting biographical sketches for listeners.
- Each era of history and composer’s bio pairs with famous, representative snippets of music-150 in all-performed by world-class musicians. This provides a wonderful overview of the history of classical music for both parent and student to enjoy together.
