{"product_id":"9781780725796","title":"Perfect Pitch","description":"Author: Tim Bouverie\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781780725796\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Octopus\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 27 Dec 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sharply insightful and vividly imaginative... the perfect Christmas gift for anyone asking: 'How do I get into classical music?'' - \u003ci\u003eRupert Christiansen, Mail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A treat from the very first page... written with style and humour, this is a perfect introduction to classical music for a beginner, a companion for the music lover, and sheer entertainment for both.' - \u003ci\u003eJoanna Lumley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNearly all of us have the capacity to enjoy classical music but too often we are put off by not knowing where to look, or what we are actually looking for. We feel the need of a guide to help navigate such vast and varied artistic terrain.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith this delightful book, historian Tim Bouverie provides just this. Drawing on his lifelong passion for music, he has created a compilation of 100 classical masterpieces sure to move and be enjoyed by almost anyone. Some are well-known, some more idiosyncratic, others hidden gems waiting to be brought into the light. All are intended to comfort and inspire. He provides a short introduction to each piece - variously anecdotal, personal, historical and quirky - and a recommended recording to try.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHighly accessible and entertaining, \u003ci\u003ePerfect Pitch\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with engrossing stories and insights that bring to life 300 years of the world's greatest music.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn accompanying playlist is available on Spotify.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46720672596126,"sku":"ADS-9781780725796","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781780725796.jpg?v=1776216510","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781780725796","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}