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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
... Read more
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Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms (432 Hz Healing Music)

Mozart No. 40 & Brahms No. 1

by Anthony Morse ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms – Mozart No. 40 & Brahms No. 1 (432 Hz Healing Music)Discover a powerful fusion of classical brilliance and nature’s calming presence in this immersive digital audio experience. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C Minor come alive, enriched by the gentle sounds of rolling thunderstorms, all tuned to 432 Hz... ... Read more

$9.02 NZD

Meditation - Sounds of Thunderstorms – Mozart No. 40 & Brahms No. 1 (432 Hz Healing Music)Discover a powerful fusion of classical brilliance and nature’s calming presence in this immersive digital audio experience. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C Minor come alive, enriched by the gentle sounds of rolling thunderstorms, all tuned to 432 Hz...
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Les textes d’Erik Satie

Lus par François Marthouret - piano par Christiane Gugger

by Erik Satie ...

Narrated by François Marthouret ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

Bien qu’Erik Satie soit principalement reconnu pour son œuvre de compositeur et pianiste, ses écrits poétiques sont à l’image de sa musique : souvent courts, empreints d’un humour absurde et d’une grande sensibilité mélancolique. La voix profonde et le timbre captivant de François Marthouret, se mêle ici aux harmonies délicates du piano de Christiane Gugger. La complicité sensible entre l’acteur ... Read more

$25.99 NZD

Bien qu’Erik Satie soit principalement reconnu pour son œuvre de compositeur et pianiste, ses écrits poétiques sont à l’image de sa musique : souvent courts, empreints d’un humour absurde et d’une grande sensibilité mélancolique. La voix profonde et le timbre captivant de François Marthouret, se mêle ici aux harmonies délicates du piano de Christiane Gugger. La complicité sensible entre l’acteur
... Read more
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Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor - Music Album & Biography

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Herbert Francis Peyser ...

Narrated by David Wales ...

Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 Music Album & BiogrpahyTrack ListSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - I. Molto AllegroSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - II. AndanteSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - III. Menuetto; AllegrettoSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - IV. Allegro assaiPreface; Beginning; Early Life In Salzburg; First Visit To Vienna; Success In Paris... ... Read more

$1.79 NZD

Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 Music Album & BiogrpahyTrack ListSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - I. Molto AllegroSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - II. AndanteSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - III. Menuetto; AllegrettoSymphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550 - IV. Allegro assaiPreface; Beginning; Early Life In Salzburg; First Visit To Vienna; Success In Paris...
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Verdwijntijd

Een autobiografisch verhaal rond burn-out

by Annemarie Peeters ...

Narrated by Katelijne Damen, Sofie Vanden Eynde ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

November 2016. Luitiste Sofie Vanden Eynde is bang dat haar hart zal stoppen met kloppen. Haar dokter zet de diagnose in drukletters op papier: burn-out. Ze is een uitgebrand huis. Ook de muziek stropt. Adrenaline plakt aan haar snaren, spelen is sterven. Ze stopt. Bijna een jaar lang.Vandaag maakt ze de balans op. Haar snaren spreken anders nu: de stilte tussen de noten heeft aan betekenis ... Read more

$0.89 NZD

November 2016. Luitiste Sofie Vanden Eynde is bang dat haar hart zal stoppen met kloppen. Haar dokter zet de diagnose in drukletters op papier: burn-out. Ze is een uitgebrand huis. Ook de muziek stropt. Adrenaline plakt aan haar snaren, spelen is sterven. Ze stopt. Bijna een jaar lang.Vandaag maakt ze de balans op. Haar snaren spreken anders nu: de stilte tussen de noten heeft aan betekenis
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Not Another Love Song

by Julie Soto ...

Narrated by Oliver Clarke, Savannah Peachwood ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

An instant USA Today bestseller! 'I'll never look at a cello quite the same way…' Jodi Picoult #1 New York Times bestseller 'Sexual tension so palpable, it'll snag you by the chin and call you a good girl' Ashley Posten, The Dead RomanticsGwen Jackson is a musical prodigy – but she fought hard for everything she now has.Xander Thorne comes from musical royalty. He’s a genius – but it all f... ... Read more

$41.39 NZD

An instant USA Today bestseller! 'I'll never look at a cello quite the same way…' Jodi Picoult #1 New York Times bestseller 'Sexual tension so palpable, it'll snag you by the chin and call you a good girl' Ashley Posten, The Dead RomanticsGwen Jackson is a musical prodigy – but she fought hard for everything she now has.Xander Thorne comes from musical royalty. He’s a genius – but it all f...
... Read more
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Life Lessons from Frederic Chopin

Speak Without Words: Let Emotion Flow Through Craft

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 10 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
Unabridged

54 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Speak Without Words and Still Be Understood?In Life Lessons from Frédéric Chopin: Speak Without Words—Let Emotion Flow Through Craft, explore the life of the Romantic composer whose piano works became the language of the heart. Known for his poetic touch and emotional depth, Chopin transformed the piano into a voice capable of expressing the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Speak Without Words and Still Be Understood?In Life Lessons from Frédéric Chopin: Speak Without Words—Let Emotion Flow Through Craft, explore the life of the Romantic composer whose piano works became the language of the heart. Known for his poetic touch and emotional depth, Chopin transformed the piano into a voice capable of expressing the
... Read more
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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

$35.50 NZD

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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Bach's Musical Universe

The Composer and His Work

by Christoph Wolff ...

Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

Unabridged

13 hours 22 min

A concentrated study of Johann Sebastian Bach’s creative output and greatest pieces, capturing the essence of his art.Throughout his life, renowned and prolific composer Johann Sebastian Bach articulated his views as a composer in purely musical terms; he was notoriously reluctant to write about his life and work. Instead, he methodically organized certain pieces into carefully designed ... Read more

$45.04 NZD

A concentrated study of Johann Sebastian Bach’s creative output and greatest pieces, capturing the essence of his art.Throughout his life, renowned and prolific composer Johann Sebastian Bach articulated his views as a composer in purely musical terms; he was notoriously reluctant to write about his life and work. Instead, he methodically organized certain pieces into carefully designed
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Dangerous Melodies

Classical Music in America from the Great War through the Cold War

by Jonathan Rosenberg, Jayme Mattler ...

Narrated by Chris Henry Coffey ...

Unabridged

15 hours 56 min

A Juilliard-trained musician and professor of history explores the fascinating entanglement of classical music with American foreign relations.Dangerous Melodies vividly evokes a time when classical music stood at the center of American life, occupying a prominent place in the nation’s culture and politics. The work of renowned conductors, instrumentalists, and singers―and the activities of ... Read more

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A Juilliard-trained musician and professor of history explores the fascinating entanglement of classical music with American foreign relations.Dangerous Melodies vividly evokes a time when classical music stood at the center of American life, occupying a prominent place in the nation’s culture and politics. The work of renowned conductors, instrumentalists, and singers―and the activities of
... Read more
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Classical Music for Healing

by Smith Show Media Productions ...

Narrated by Smith Show Media Productions ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

Smith Show Media presents Classical Music for Healing. ... Read more

$18.07 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Smith Show Media presents Classical Music for Healing.
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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

$20.57 NZD

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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古典留聲故事第2輯

by 焦元溥, 愛播聽書FM ...

Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 42 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：13歌劇月亮歌曲之最 ... Read more

$9.56 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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：13歌劇月亮歌曲之最
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Seven Deadly Sins

by Corey Taylor ...

Narrated by Corey Taylor ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

'I was 22 years old, a hard-on with a pulse: wretched vice-ridden, too much to burn and not enough minutes in a hour to do so. 1995 was a full 365-day year of drinking, fucking, lying, raging and exploration for me - not a dull one in the bunch. It was a time of self-shit: self-importance, self-absorption, self-indulgence and selfishness. I was the only person in the known galaxy and I wanted what ... Read more

$19.63 NZD

'I was 22 years old, a hard-on with a pulse: wretched vice-ridden, too much to burn and not enough minutes in a hour to do so. 1995 was a full 365-day year of drinking, fucking, lying, raging and exploration for me - not a dull one in the bunch. It was a time of self-shit: self-importance, self-absorption, self-indulgence and selfishness. I was the only person in the known galaxy and I wanted what
... Read more
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Strings

A Love Story

by Megan Edwards ...

Narrated by Carlyle Coash ...

Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

The Merino Rose. Ted Spencer has a hard enough time believing the celebrated violin really exists. To find it sitting on his coffee table is nothing short of incredible. The stuff of legend, the exquisite Guarnerius has been missing for centuries.But even though the renowned instrument is a violin lover's dream come true, it holds only heartache for Ted. The value of the Merino Rose may be beyond ... Read more

$45.14 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Merino Rose. Ted Spencer has a hard enough time believing the celebrated violin really exists. To find it sitting on his coffee table is nothing short of incredible. The stuff of legend, the exquisite Guarnerius has been missing for centuries.But even though the renowned instrument is a violin lover's dream come true, it holds only heartache for Ted. The value of the Merino Rose may be beyond
... Read more
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Simply Beethoven

by Leon Plantinga ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Series Audiobook 20 - Great Lives
Unabridged

6 hours 47 min

Born in Bonn, Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) showed musical talent from an early age and was first taught by his musician father, Johann, an alcoholic who often beat his son. At the age of 21, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied with composer Joseph Haydn and quickly became renowned as a pianist and conductor, as well as a composer. He continued to perform until 1811 when ... Read more

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Born in Bonn, Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) showed musical talent from an early age and was first taught by his musician father, Johann, an alcoholic who often beat his son. At the age of 21, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied with composer Joseph Haydn and quickly became renowned as a pianist and conductor, as well as a composer. He continued to perform until 1811 when
... Read more
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Performing Artists Compete, Move, Adapt

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

7 min

A new report shows 45 percent of young adults with college degrees are underemployed, and the next generation of classical performers are no exception. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on how, motivated by the love of performance, artists are adapting to hard economic times and an incredibly competitive job market. ... Read more

$1.79 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

A new report shows 45 percent of young adults with college degrees are underemployed, and the next generation of classical performers are no exception. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on how, motivated by the love of performance, artists are adapting to hard economic times and an incredibly competitive job market.
... Read more
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Piano by Heart

Memorize and Perform Your Music in Less Time with Fewer Tears

by Bernard Patten ...

Narrated by Gregory Diehl ...

Unabridged

8 hours 13 min

Unlock the secrets of effortless piano memorization. Whether a beginner, an amateur pianist, or someone returning to the keyboard after years away, this book will change the way you approach playing, practicing, and performing.Drawing on decades of experience as a neurologist, memory expert, and passionate pianist, Dr. Bernard Patten merges the science of memory with the art of piano playing. He ... Read more

$21.68 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the secrets of effortless piano memorization. Whether a beginner, an amateur pianist, or someone returning to the keyboard after years away, this book will change the way you approach playing, practicing, and performing.Drawing on decades of experience as a neurologist, memory expert, and passionate pianist, Dr. Bernard Patten merges the science of memory with the art of piano playing. He
... Read more
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The Rolling Year

Listening to the Seasons with Vivaldi

by Hannah French ...

Narrated by Hannah French ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

Embrace the art of listening seasonally with BBC Radio 3 presenter Dr Hannah French as she explores Antonio Vivaldi's evergreen work: The Four Seasons.'The Four Seasons', Antonio Vivaldi's famous set of highly descriptive violin concertos, was published 300 years ago, but the themes it contains continue to reveal new truths to listeners today.Through the rich imagery of each concerto and its ... Read more

$56.69 NZD

Embrace the art of listening seasonally with BBC Radio 3 presenter Dr Hannah French as she explores Antonio Vivaldi's evergreen work: The Four Seasons.'The Four Seasons', Antonio Vivaldi's famous set of highly descriptive violin concertos, was published 300 years ago, but the themes it contains continue to reveal new truths to listeners today.Through the rich imagery of each concerto and its
... Read more
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A Mad Love

An Introduction to Opera

by Vivien Schweitzer ...

Narrated by Lisa Flanagan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

A lively introduction to opera, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first centuryThere are few art forms as visceral and emotional as opera -- and few that are as daunting for newcomers. A Mad Love offers a spirited and indispensable tour of opera's eclectic past and present, beginning with Monteverdi's L'Orfeo in 1607, generally considered the first successful opera, through classics like Carmen ... Read more

$49.49 NZD

A lively introduction to opera, from the Renaissance to the twenty-first centuryThere are few art forms as visceral and emotional as opera -- and few that are as daunting for newcomers. A Mad Love offers a spirited and indispensable tour of opera's eclectic past and present, beginning with Monteverdi's L'Orfeo in 1607, generally considered the first successful opera, through classics like Carmen
... Read more
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Everything We Do is Music

How 20th-Century Classical Music Shaped Pop

by Elizabeth Alker ...

Narrated by Elizabeth Alker ...

Unabridged

11 hours 4 min

The worlds of pop and rock owe a much greater debt to the classical canon than we realise. A direct and fascinating lineage draws from the experimentalism of Pierre Henry to The Beatles' 'Tomorrow Never Knows', from Stockhausen to Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' and from Bruckner to Sonic Youth via Glenn Branca. In Everything We Do is Music, Elizabeth Alker highlights the innovators of classical ... Read more

$56.69 NZD

The worlds of pop and rock owe a much greater debt to the classical canon than we realise. A direct and fascinating lineage draws from the experimentalism of Pierre Henry to The Beatles' 'Tomorrow Never Knows', from Stockhausen to Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love' and from Bruckner to Sonic Youth via Glenn Branca. In Everything We Do is Music, Elizabeth Alker highlights the innovators of classical
... Read more
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Classical Music

by Richard Freedman ...

Narrated by Richard Freedman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 3 min

This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity and ... Read more

$36.37 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity and
... Read more
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Orchestra, The: From Royal Court Ensembles to the Great Concert Halls

by Jonathan Markham ...

Narrated by Jonathan Markham ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

Trace the majestic evolution of classical music history as humble court ensembles transform into global symphonies. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you from echoing European churches to the dazzling acoustics of modern concert halls.Whether you are seeking a relaxing evening escape or preparing for your next live performance, let this awe-inspiring cultural ... Read more

$17.31 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the majestic evolution of classical music history as humble court ensembles transform into global symphonies. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive journey transports you from echoing European churches to the dazzling acoustics of modern concert halls.Whether you are seeking a relaxing evening escape or preparing for your next live performance, let this awe-inspiring cultural
... Read more
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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

$6.84 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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