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The History of Classical Music
- Written by: Richard Fawkes
- Narrated by: Robert Powell
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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From Gregorian Chant to Henryk Gorecki, the first living classical composer to get into the pop album charts, here is the fascinating story of over a thousand years of Western classical music and the composers who have sought to express in music the deepest of human feelings and emotions. Also available: The History of Opera.
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The History of Classical Music
- Narrated by: Robert Powell
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 2000-07-06
- Language: English
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Ring of the Nibelung: Opera Explained
- Written by: Stephen Johnson
- Narrated by: Stephen Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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Wagner’s Ring cycle is the most ambitious work in the history of music: four operas that combine to tell a single epic story. Based in legend, it has become a legend in its own right: a supreme challenge for conductors, singers, opera producers, and indeed for audiences. But for all its grandeur and complexity, The Ring is far more accessible than many music lovers think.
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Ring of the Nibelung: Opera Explained
- Narrated by: Stephen Johnson
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 2012-10-26
- Language: English
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Life & Works - Franz Schubert
- Written by: Jeremy Siepmann
- Narrated by: Jeremy Siepmann, Tom George, Peter Yapp, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
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The life of Franz Schubert has been a gift to romantically inclined biographers: the beautiful, brilliant, modest boy who sprang to fully fledged genius at the age of sixteen; the quintessential ‘artist in a garret’, entirely consumed by his art and living a hand-to-mouth existence in Vienna (home of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven); the gentle, cheerful, convivial young man who prized friendship almost as highly as music itself; the unworldly poet from whom great music poured like water from a fountain; the unrecognized master who died almost penniless at the age of 31.
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Life & Works - Franz Schubert
- Narrated by: Jeremy Siepmann, Tom George, Peter Yapp, Stephen Critchlow, Sean Barrett, Jonathan Keeble, Charlie Simpson
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 2012-11-13
- Language: English
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Gilbert and Sullivan: Opera Explained
- Written by: Thomson Smillie
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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This audio-biography sets out to explain the timeless popularity of the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan: a colorful partnership of the most successful writers in the history of light music. It highlights Gilbert’s mastery of language - his wit, his turn of phrase, his brilliant lyrics (alternately very funny and deeply moving) - and the special melodic gift which enabled Arthur Sullivan to write music of such beauty and style. While each was a master of his craft, it was the combination that created magic sparks.
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Gilbert and Sullivan: Opera Explained
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 2012-10-26
- Language: English
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The History of Western Art
- Written by: Peter Whitfield
- Narrated by: Sebastian Comberti
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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What is art? Why do we value images of saints, kings, goddesses, battles, landscapes or cities from eras of history utterly remote from ourselves? This history of art shows how painters, sculptors and architects have expressed the belief systems of their age: religious, political and aesthetic. From the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece, to the revolutionary years of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the artist has acted as a mirror to the ideals and conflicts of the human mind.
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The History of Western Art
- Narrated by: Sebastian Comberti
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 2011-11-15
- Language: English
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The Life and Works of Franz Liszt
- Written by: Jeremy Siepmann
- Narrated by: Jeremy Siepmann, Neville Jason, David Timson, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
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The life of Franz Liszt was as daring and spectacular as his music. Famed throughout Europe as the greatest pianist of the nineteenth century, he was one of the most original and prophetic composers who ever lived. Beautiful in youth, glowering in age, his high-profile love affairs were the talk of the town wherever he went and his generosity to young musicians was legendary. In this account of his epic life, actors’ readings combine with plentiful musical excerpts to paint a living portrait of a highly complex man.
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The Life and Works of Franz Liszt
- Narrated by: Jeremy Siepmann, Neville Jason, David Timson, Elaine Claxton, Laura Paton, Raphael Clarkson
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Release date: 2012-11-01
- Language: English
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The History of Theatre
- Written by: David Timson
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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Here is a diverse and fascinating story of the Theatre, from the first tragedies and comedies of Ancient Greece to the high-tech mega-musicals of the late 20th century. It is an absorbing listen, encompassing ancient tales, medieval theatre, Commedia dell'Arte, the great dramas of the Elizabethan age, and more.
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The History of Theatre
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, cast
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 2000-08-03
- Language: English
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The History of Opera
- Written by: Richard Fawkes
- Narrated by: Robert Powell
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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Here is the colorful story of sometimes temperamental composers and even more temperamental singers working in an art form which has produced some of man's noblest artistic creations. This absorbing history is illustrated by over 100 musical examples by Naxos artists as well as some of the greatest singers of the 20th century, including Enrico Caruso and Fyodor Chaliapin.
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The History of Opera
- Narrated by: Robert Powell
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 1999-12-26
- Language: English
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Samson Agonistes
- Written by: John Milton
- Narrated by: David de Keyser, Philip Madoc, Matthew Morgan, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
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Samson Agonistes, the 'dramatic poem' by John Milton, was published in 1671, three years before the poet's death. Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the Chorus commenting on the action, it follows the biblical story of the blind Samson as he wreaks his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him. A powerful subject, with a personal resonance for the blind Milton, it is a perfect work for the medium of audiobook where poetry and drama can be balanced equally.
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Samson Agonistes
- Narrated by: David de Keyser, Philip Madoc, Matthew Morgan, Samantha Bond, Michael Maloney
- Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
- Release date: 2014-01-07
- Language: English
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The Story of Classical Music
- Written by: Darren Henley
- Narrated by: Aled Jones
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
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The lives and music of the great composers of classical music unfold in this entertaining account, introduced by singer and presenter Aled Jones. In 1200 years, classical music grew from the chanting of medieval monks through the symphonies of Beethoven and the grand operas of Wagner to the huge orchestral sound-world of the 21st century, with its electronics and its film music.
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The Story of Classical Music
- Narrated by: Aled Jones
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 2011-03-07
- Language: English
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Studies in the History of the Renaissance
- Written by: Walter Pater
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
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Published in 1873, Studies in the History of the Renaissance is considered one of the most influential works in the field of aestheticism. The book is a collection of essays that explore various artists of the Renaissance period, focusing primarily on the art, culture, and philosophy of the time.
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Studies in the History of the Renaissance
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 2024-04-03
- Language: English
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Puccini: Turandot
- Written by: Thomson Smillie
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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Puccini’s swansong has a claim to being the last great popular opera. Its melodies have enchanted audiences since its posthumous premiere in 1926, two years after Puccini’s death. It involves a chilling story of love and cruelty, an intriguing cast of characters against the exotic backdrop of Imperial China, magnificent choruses and ensembles, and dazzling orchestration in an exotic score that comprises a string of remarkable arias - among which the great tenor aria "Nessun dorma" is the jewel. It is more than Puccini’s last opera: It is the last word, in every sense, on Italian opera.
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Puccini: Turandot
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2012-10-26
- Language: English
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Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro
- Written by: Thomson Smillie
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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Many opera-lovers would name The Marriage of Figaro as their favorite opera. It appeals to the most intellectual listener, but also to music-lovers seeking great melodies and ensembles (while it remains accessible through its fascinating plot and memorable characters) and to those seeking only entertainment. One of three operas by Mozart to libretti by Lorenzo da Ponte, it represents one of the pinnacles not just of operatic but of human achievement.
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Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2012-10-26
- Language: English
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Composers' Letters
- Written by: Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Narrated by: Jeremy Nicholas, Daniel Philpott, Edward de Souza
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
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Set against the music we know and love, Mozart, Beethoven, and many more come alive through their correspondence. Poignant, funny, revealing, informative and so often direct and honest, these letters offer a fascinating insight into the personalities that created our Western musical tradition.
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Composers' Letters
- Narrated by: Jeremy Nicholas, Daniel Philpott, Edward de Souza
- Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 2000-10-26
- Language: English
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Wagner
- His Life and Music
- Written by: Stephen Johnson
- Narrated by: Stephen Johnson
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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Well over a century after Wagner's death, the man and his music are as controversial as ever. Praised for his profound insights into the workings of the human heart, he has also been condemned as a dangerous libertine, a proto-fascist and an arrogant bore. His vast four-part operatic Ring cycle has been elevated as one of the greatest achievements of western culture and dismissed as an unparalleled example of creative megalomania.
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Wagner
- His Life and Music
- Narrated by: Stephen Johnson
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 2013-05-28
- Language: English
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Mozart: The Magic Flute
- Written by: Thomson Smillie
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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The Magic Flute almost defines a masterpiece, because it can be enjoyed on every level. It is a superb fairy story, complete with dragons, demons, a handsome prince, and a lovely maiden seriously in need of rescue; it is a political satire, social commentary, and psychological drama; it is full of tunes from the playful to the heart-stopping, jolly songs, and deeply spiritual outpourings. It is, in short, "Mozart" - and there is no greater compliment than that.
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Mozart: The Magic Flute
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Release date: 2012-01-01
- Language: English
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The Story of Classical Music
- Written by: Darren Henley
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
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The lives and music of the great composers of classical music unfold in this entertaining account, introduced by the conductor and musical personality Marin Alsop. In 1200 years, classical music grew from the chanting of medieval monks through the symphonies of Beethoven and the grand operas of Wagner to the huge orchestral sound-world of the 21st century, with its electronics and its film music.
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The Story of Classical Music
- Narrated by: Marin Alsop
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 2004-12-26
- Language: English
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Tristan und Isolde
- Written by: Christopher Cook
- Narrated by: Christopher Cook
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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Tristan und Isolde centres around two lovers who dream of romantic love and yearn for oblivion. No composer had written such a work before. Turning his back on traditional tonality, Wagner changed the course of Western music with Tristan und Isolde. But there’s also fact behind the fiction: while he wrote his opera Wagner was in love with another’s man’s wife, Mathilde Wesendonk. So Tristan and Isolde are also Richard and Mathilde.
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Tristan und Isolde
- Narrated by: Christopher Cook
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2012-10-26
- Language: English
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Discover: Music of the Baroque Era
- Written by: Clive Unger-Hamilton
- Narrated by: Sebastian Comberti
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
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Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel are the three great composers of the Baroque era, though there are many other well-known figures, including Albinoni, Pachelbel, and Scarlatti. This engaging introduction, interspersed liberally with music, shows how the works of these composers graced the courts and churches of Europe from 1600 to 1750. It is a fascinating story.
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Discover: Music of the Baroque Era
- Narrated by: Sebastian Comberti
- Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 2011-08-10
- Language: English
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The Phantom of the Opera
- Written by: Gastón Leroux
- Narrated by: Jeremy Nicholas, Peter Yapp
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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This 19th century French thriller tells of the mysterious Erik, grotesque and elusive "phantom," who hides himself from the world in the labyrinthine bowels of the Paris Opera and entices with his angelic voice the beautiful opera singer Christine. Her abduction prompts a dramatic search not only for her, but also for the truth about her strange captor.
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The Phantom of the Opera
- Narrated by: Jeremy Nicholas, Peter Yapp
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Release date: 1999-12-26
- Language: English
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