Charting the Classics E-Book

Tim Lihoreau

• Herausgeber: Elliott & Thompson
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 13

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

In this fun and light-hearted book, see the world of classical music as it's never been seen before. Using flow charts, pie charts, Venn diagrams, checklists, graphs and other ingenious graphics, the Classic FM team have neatly represented Britain's favourite pieces of classical music, musicians and composers, along with insights on orchestras, concert etiquette, and much more, in nearly 100 simple and amusing images. Music fans will be delighted by this alternative representation of the classical music world, surprised by some of the connections, and, yes, taxed by the occasional puzzle - but immensely satisfied once they have worked them all out. Published in partnership with Classic FM, this humorous collection is a must for both classical music fans and puzzle enthusiasts - it's also a witty and fun gift for music lovers of all stripes.

Leseprobe

Contents

Introduction

Suitable building sites for Jerusalem

Scale of terrain/precipitation pairings in Scotland

Eric Carmen/Rachmaninov crossover indicator

Possible mountains for overnight stay

Typical Mussorgskian character traits

Bach’s preferred clavier character traits

Holst’s party guests

Requirements for entry into Elgar’s land

Responsibility for the anointment of King Solomon

How Prokofiev loves to eat five a day

John Philip Sousa’s guide to fashion

John Cage’s 4‘33‘’

Ornithologist’s report: Bizet’s favourite wild birds

Birds most likely to receive an ASBO

Minimalism: projected musical results

Ratio of Fa:La when decking the halls

Number of corners required in composer millinery

Piracy origins in classical music

Unforgettable years in the early 20th century

Classical music quality guide

Presence of Gershwin’s fellow countrymen in European cities

Mythical creatures schedule

ABBA albums owned by the Queen of Sheba

Shining things beloved of Eric Whitacre

Market share of banks in classical music

Forces required for Mahler symphonies

Prospective colour chart: Gershwin residence

Optimum time of day to make an overture

Weapons checklist for Pachelbel

Analysis of hotel stays by Antonio Vivaldi

Record of catch by operatic fishermen

Guide to Parry’s mood

Actions in the event of seeing the conquering hero coming

Ideal ingredients for an Elgar march

Five variants of Dives and Lazarus

Recommended locations for John Barry’s music

Propensity for woodwind instruments to take on magical properties

Modes of transport to the Paradise Garden

Mendelssohn’s summer appointments

Important considerations upon being laid in earth

Breeds of penguin favoured by Beethoven

Dvořak’s wine list

Types of underwear common to Bach airs