RAISING THE ROOF (HISTORY OF CLASSICAL MUSIC) (HB)

Informal, raucous and sometimes scandalous, the stars of classical music were often far from composed. In this book, rub shoulders with legends like Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, as well as less renowned trailblazers such Hildegard of Bingen, Barbara Strozzi and Joseph Bologne. Listen as you read, using the playlist. Explore the history of classical music, learn about sounds and key concepts (including symphony, opera and concerto) and find out how classical music continues to influence what we hear today in films and games.