Classical Instrumental

James Rhodes' passion for music has been his absolute lifeline. It has been the thread that has held him together through a life that has encompassed pain, conflict and turmoil. Listening to Rachmaninov on a loop as a traumatised teenager or discovering an adagio by Bach while in a hospital ward - such exquisite miracles of musical genius have helped him survive his demons and, along with a chance encounter with a stranger, inspired him to become the renowned concert pianist he is today.

In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to more than 100 great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Dvoxak, and Mahler. He describes all the musical instruments in the orchestra, defines major musical terms, and makes music theory comprehensible for the uninitiated. There are also conversations with important musicians who offer fascinating insights about their art.

Bloomsbury presents The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable, read by the Emmy nominated actor and Games of Thrones star Emilia Clarke. Nominated for Best Performance: Narrator at The Speakies (The British Audio Awards). The Times top ten bestseller ‘As tightly tuned as a thriller’ Telegraph...

The soothing power of music is well-established. It has a unique link to our emotions, so can be an extremely effective stress management tool as well as helping induce sleep. This breakthrough audiobook delivers to you over 10 hours of the very best recordings of relaxing music to take your meditation and yoga sessions to the next level or help you achieve a deeper level of sleep.