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Mozart

The Reign of Love

by Jan Swafford ...

Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

Unabridged

30 hours 22 min

From the acclaimed composer and biographer Jan Swafford comes the definitive biography of one of the most lauded musical geniuses in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart’s singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of ... Read more

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From the acclaimed composer and biographer Jan Swafford comes the definitive biography of one of the most lauded musical geniuses in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart’s singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of
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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 - Music Album and Biography

by Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by MKirkpat ...

Unabridged

3 hours 24 min

Beethoven: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own WordsLudwig van BeethovenTranslated by Henry Edward Krehbiel and Friedrich KerstMusic Album and Biography Track List01 Allegro con brio (C minor)02 Andante con moto (A♭ major)03 Scherzo: Allegro (C minor)04 Allegro – Presto (C major)05 Brief Biographical Sketch; Preface06 Concerning Art; Love of Nature07 Concern... ... Read more

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Beethoven: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own WordsLudwig van BeethovenTranslated by Henry Edward Krehbiel and Friedrich KerstMusic Album and Biography Track List01 Allegro con brio (C minor)02 Andante con moto (A♭ major)03 Scherzo: Allegro (C minor)04 Allegro – Presto (C major)05 Brief Biographical Sketch; Preface06 Concerning Art; Love of Nature07 Concern...
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Ludwig von Beethoven

Biography, Facts, Quotes and Symphonies Described

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Chris Newman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Most people have heard of Ludwig von Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of all time. His music had a certain aggression, passion, and beauty to it that still brings admirers to tears, more than 200 years later. His symphonies came from his creativity, the circumstances, and the trends in that time period in Germany and Austria.There is much to say about the historical context, the deep ... Read more

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Most people have heard of Ludwig von Beethoven, one of the most famous composers of all time. His music had a certain aggression, passion, and beauty to it that still brings admirers to tears, more than 200 years later. His symphonies came from his creativity, the circumstances, and the trends in that time period in Germany and Austria.There is much to say about the historical context, the deep
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The Composer's Landscape

The Pianist as Explorer - Interpreting the Scores of Eight Masters

by Carol Montparker ...

Narrated by Carol Montparker ...

Series series Amadeus
Unabridged

14 hours 20 min

Bloomsbury Presents The Composer's Landscape, written and read by Carol Montparker.Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. ... Read more

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Bloomsbury Presents The Composer's Landscape, written and read by Carol Montparker.Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn.
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Mozart Music Collection with History and Biography

by Hank Wison ...

Narrated by Hank Wilson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

The Music of Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWhen we think of Mozart, we often think of ease — music that feels effortless, natural,almost inevitable.But behind that apparent simplicity lies one of the most astonishing musical minds inhistory.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing at an age when most children are justbeginning to learn their scales. By adulthood, he had mastered nearly every musicalform of ... Read more

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The Music of Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWhen we think of Mozart, we often think of ease — music that feels effortless, natural,almost inevitable.But behind that apparent simplicity lies one of the most astonishing musical minds inhistory.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing at an age when most children are justbeginning to learn their scales. By adulthood, he had mastered nearly every musicalform of
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Sindets ekko

Pjotr Tjajkovskij i lys og skygge

by Karl Aage Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Henrik Hartvig Jørgensen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken. ... Read more

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Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken.
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Полчаса музыки: Как понять и полюбить классику

by Ляля Кандаурова ...

Narrated by Михаил Мурзаков ...

Unabridged

12 hours 5 min

Слушать музыку – это самое интересное, что есть на свете. Вы убедитесь в этом, слушая аудиокнигу музыкального журналиста и популярного лектора Ляли Кандауровой. Вместо скучного и сухого перечисления фактов перед вами настоящий абонемент на концерт: автор рассказывает о 600-летней истории музыки так, что незнакомые произведения становятся близкими, а знакомые – приносят еще больше удовольствия. ... Read more

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Слушать музыку – это самое интересное, что есть на свете. Вы убедитесь в этом, слушая аудиокнигу музыкального журналиста и популярного лектора Ляли Кандауровой. Вместо скучного и сухого перечисления фактов перед вами настоящий абонемент на концерт: автор рассказывает о 600-летней истории музыки так, что незнакомые произведения становятся близкими, а знакомые – приносят еще больше удовольствия.
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Wagner's Ring Motifs

by Sven Friedrich, Dr. Gerhart K. Englert ...

Narrated by Sir John Tomlinson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 32 min

This release lists the leitmotifs in Wagner's "Ring" and explains what they mean with the help of an expert commentary. The motifs are presented in the order in which they appear in the cycle. Wagner's music will be communicated in a simple and intelligible way, helping listeners to decode and understand the musico-dramatic language of the composers's mythical world. ... Read more

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This release lists the leitmotifs in Wagner's "Ring" and explains what they mean with the help of an expert commentary. The motifs are presented in the order in which they appear in the cycle. Wagner's music will be communicated in a simple and intelligible way, helping listeners to decode and understand the musico-dramatic language of the composers's mythical world.
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A Night at the Fitz

by Garrison Keillor ...

Narrated by Philip Brunelle, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

In a wonderful evening of storytelling, laughter, and plenty of music, Garrison Keillor is joined by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, led by Philip Brunelle and accompanied by Richard Dworsky.“Philip and I have performed together with a long list of great orchestras, among them the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, and the San Francisco ... Read more

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In a wonderful evening of storytelling, laughter, and plenty of music, Garrison Keillor is joined by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, led by Philip Brunelle and accompanied by Richard Dworsky.“Philip and I have performed together with a long list of great orchestras, among them the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, and the San Francisco
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Johann Sebastian Bach

The Learned Musician

by Christoph Wolff ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

Unabridged

21 hours 29 min

Finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in Biography, this landmark book was revised in 2013 to include new knowledge discovered after its initial publication.Although we have heard the music of J. S. Bach in countless performances and recordings, the composer himself still comes across only as an enigmatic figure in a single familiar portrait. As we mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, author ... Read more

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Finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in Biography, this landmark book was revised in 2013 to include new knowledge discovered after its initial publication.Although we have heard the music of J. S. Bach in countless performances and recordings, the composer himself still comes across only as an enigmatic figure in a single familiar portrait. As we mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, author
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Brief History of Classical Music, A: The Sound of Centuries

by Emily Rathbone ...

Narrated by Emily Rathbone ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Master the history of classical music by exploring how a thousand years of societal shifts forged the Western sound. From plainchant echoing in medieval stone churches to bold modernist revolutions, this auditory journey links brilliant compositions directly to the wars, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural triumphs that birthed them. Uncover a living, breathing conversation across centuries ... Read more

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Master the history of classical music by exploring how a thousand years of societal shifts forged the Western sound. From plainchant echoing in medieval stone churches to bold modernist revolutions, this auditory journey links brilliant compositions directly to the wars, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural triumphs that birthed them. Uncover a living, breathing conversation across centuries
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The Beloved Vision

A History of Nineteenth Century Music

by Stephen Walsh ...

Narrated by Michael Page ...

Unabridged

15 hours 53 min

When one thinks of "great" classical music, we harken back to the nineteenth century and the Romantic tradition.The emotional resonance of nineteenth century has moved generations musicians and resonated with countless listeners. It has inspired artists and writers. But no writer until how has adopted such an insightful narrative approach as Stephen Walsh and he shows how there is more to Romantic ... Read more

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When one thinks of "great" classical music, we harken back to the nineteenth century and the Romantic tradition.The emotional resonance of nineteenth century has moved generations musicians and resonated with countless listeners. It has inspired artists and writers. But no writer until how has adopted such an insightful narrative approach as Stephen Walsh and he shows how there is more to Romantic
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Beethoven Unleashed

The music, the man and how he became an icon

by Donald Macleod ...

Narrated by Donald Macleod ...

Unabridged

20 hours 43 min

He was a revolutionary, an innovator, a disruptor. A man who accomplished incredible success, but endured serious personal hardships. A legend who changed the way audiences listen to music and whose melodies still resonate today, 250 years after his birth.Go on a journey to explore the life and works of arguably the greatest composer in history: Ludwig van Beethoven.Join Donald Macleod, presenter ... Read more

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He was a revolutionary, an innovator, a disruptor. A man who accomplished incredible success, but endured serious personal hardships. A legend who changed the way audiences listen to music and whose melodies still resonate today, 250 years after his birth.Go on a journey to explore the life and works of arguably the greatest composer in history: Ludwig van Beethoven.Join Donald Macleod, presenter
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Healing with Great Music

by Don Campbell ...

Narrated by Don Campbell ...

Unabridged

2 hours 16 min

How the World's Great Music Can Inspire Your Heart and Your HealthMore than 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras suggested that the human soul could be perfected through sublimely composed music. Today this astonishing concept has come true in clinics and hospitals, where sound is used as medicine to treat the body and mind.On Healing with Great Music, you will ... Read more

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How the World's Great Music Can Inspire Your Heart and Your HealthMore than 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras suggested that the human soul could be perfected through sublimely composed music. Today this astonishing concept has come true in clinics and hospitals, where sound is used as medicine to treat the body and mind.On Healing with Great Music, you will
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Healing Yourself with Your Own Voice

Your Own Voice Holds the Power to Heal

by Don Campbell ...

Narrated by Don Campbell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Ancient cultures looked at the human voice as the link between the inner and outer psyches. The voice was viewed not only as an instrument of self-expression, but also as a powerful means of self-alignment.Healing Yourself with Your Own Voice is about rediscovering the natural power of the human voice, and its role in establishing a balanced, healthful life. Don Campbell, founder of the Institute ... Read more

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Ancient cultures looked at the human voice as the link between the inner and outer psyches. The voice was viewed not only as an instrument of self-expression, but also as a powerful means of self-alignment.Healing Yourself with Your Own Voice is about rediscovering the natural power of the human voice, and its role in establishing a balanced, healthful life. Don Campbell, founder of the Institute
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Die Blechtrommel

Konzertlesung nach Günter Grass

by Günter Grass, Stefan Weinzierl ...

Narrated by Devid Striesow ...

Abridged

1 hour 37 min

Bei der Konzertlesung Die Blechtrommel verschmilzt Günter Grass' Jahrhundertroman aus dem Jahr 1959 mit klassischer Schlagwerkmusik. Ausgewählte Szenen des Buches werden musikalisch untermalt; dabei bekommen die vielfältigen Schlaginstrumente auch ihren solistischen Platz. Sprache und Musik erzählen das Leben Oskar Matzeraths, der mit drei Jahren sein Wachstum einstellt und aus scheinbarer ... Read more

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Bei der Konzertlesung Die Blechtrommel verschmilzt Günter Grass' Jahrhundertroman aus dem Jahr 1959 mit klassischer Schlagwerkmusik. Ausgewählte Szenen des Buches werden musikalisch untermalt; dabei bekommen die vielfältigen Schlaginstrumente auch ihren solistischen Platz. Sprache und Musik erzählen das Leben Oskar Matzeraths, der mit drei Jahren sein Wachstum einstellt und aus scheinbarer
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Mozart and Beethoven

The Amazing Austrian and German Classical Composers

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Chris Newman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

This is a compilation of 2 different titles, which are about the following topics:1: Many people have had the pleasure to listen to Mozart’s music. His legacy has lived on for more than two centuries. And although he only lived to be 35 years old, he has had a major impact on the classical music genre. From simple rebel to sheer genius, this intelligent composer has shown the world that despite ... Read more

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This is a compilation of 2 different titles, which are about the following topics:1: Many people have had the pleasure to listen to Mozart’s music. His legacy has lived on for more than two centuries. And although he only lived to be 35 years old, he has had a major impact on the classical music genre. From simple rebel to sheer genius, this intelligent composer has shown the world that despite
... Read more
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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 and Thunderstorms

by Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

36 min

Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality.Allegro con brio (C minor)Andante con moto (A♭ major)cherzo: Allegro (C minor)Allegro – Presto (C major) ... Read more

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Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality.Allegro con brio (C minor)Andante con moto (A♭ major)cherzo: Allegro (C minor)Allegro – Presto (C major)
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Bach Oud - Vol. 1

6 Stücke für solo Violine (BWV 1001-1006) und 6 Cellosuiten (BWV 1007-1012) arrangiert für Oud

Narrated by Andrea Mozzato ...

Series series Bach on Oud
Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

Bach komponierte für Orgel, Cembalo, Cello, Violine, Gambe, Flöte und Laute. Aber wie wären seine Kompositionen wohl ausgefallen, wenn er einen Oud in der Hand gehabt hätte? Man kann der Fantasie freien Lauf lassen und nach einer Verbindung zwischen Barock-Komponisten Bach und dem Instrument der Oud suchen. Vielleicht hat ja auch Antonio Vivaldi, der auch die Musik von Bach studiert hat, in ... Read more

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Bach komponierte für Orgel, Cembalo, Cello, Violine, Gambe, Flöte und Laute. Aber wie wären seine Kompositionen wohl ausgefallen, wenn er einen Oud in der Hand gehabt hätte? Man kann der Fantasie freien Lauf lassen und nach einer Verbindung zwischen Barock-Komponisten Bach und dem Instrument der Oud suchen. Vielleicht hat ja auch Antonio Vivaldi, der auch die Musik von Bach studiert hat, in
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Celestial Bodies

How to Look at Ballet

by Laura Jacobs ...

Narrated by Tiffany Morgan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 32 min

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively, ... Read more

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A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively,
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Life Lessons from Claude Debussy

Paint in Sound: Imagination Without Borders

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 12 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
Unabridged

53 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Paint in Sound and Break the Rules Without Losing Beauty?In Life Lessons from Claude Debussy: Paint in Sound—Imagination Without Borders, step into the mind of the composer who dared to redefine music. Debussy’s works broke away from rigid tradition, embracing mood, color, and atmosphere to create soundscapes that felt like paintings for the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Paint in Sound and Break the Rules Without Losing Beauty?In Life Lessons from Claude Debussy: Paint in Sound—Imagination Without Borders, step into the mind of the composer who dared to redefine music. Debussy’s works broke away from rigid tradition, embracing mood, color, and atmosphere to create soundscapes that felt like paintings for the
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古典留聲故事第4輯

by 焦元溥, 愛播聽書FM ...

Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱：37來聽 ... Read more

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自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱：37來聽
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Climbing Up on the Rough Side

by Hopeful Gospel ...

Narrated by Kate MacKenzie ...

Unabridged

42 min

The long-awaited second audio recording by the Hopeful Gospel Quartet-Robin and Linda Williams, Kate MacKenzie, and Garrison Keillor-is old-time gospel singing at its best. Recorded live during broadcasts of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, it features instrumentals by Butch Thompson, Chet Atkins, and others.Tracks:Climbing Up On the Rough SideHe Knows How Much We Can BearLife Is a ... Read more

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The long-awaited second audio recording by the Hopeful Gospel Quartet-Robin and Linda Williams, Kate MacKenzie, and Garrison Keillor-is old-time gospel singing at its best. Recorded live during broadcasts of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, it features instrumentals by Butch Thompson, Chet Atkins, and others.Tracks:Climbing Up On the Rough SideHe Knows How Much We Can BearLife Is a
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The Life of Mozart, with eBook

by Edward Holmes ...

Narrated by David Case ...

Unabridged

11 hours 43 min

In his timeless biography—written long before the significance of Mozart's work was fully realized—author Edward Holmes reveals the musician's character and genius, his struggles, his influence on art, and the brilliant reputation that surrounded him. Published in 1845 as the first authentic narrative of the life of Mozart to appear in English, it was also the first biography after the composer's ... Read more

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In his timeless biography—written long before the significance of Mozart's work was fully realized—author Edward Holmes reveals the musician's character and genius, his struggles, his influence on art, and the brilliant reputation that surrounded him. Published in 1845 as the first authentic narrative of the life of Mozart to appear in English, it was also the first biography after the composer's
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