The Classic FM Hall of Fame

The Greatest Classical Music of All Time

By Darren Henley, By Sam Jackson, By Tim Lihoreau

MUSIC

230 Pages, 7.5 x 10

Cloth, $39.95 (US $39.95) (CA $47.95)

Publication Date: October 2011

ISBN 9781907642173

Rights: US & CA

Elliott & Thompson (Oct 2011)

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Overview

The annual Hall of Fame, produced by a classical radio station known for its popular and accessible style

The annual Hall of Fame, produced by a classical radio station known for its popular and accessible style

The Classic FM Hall of Fame is a collection of the 300 most popular pieces of classical music, as voted for by the listeners of Classic FM, one of the UK's three Independent National Radio stations. Including the history behind both the composer and the composition, this is the definitive guide to some of the best classical music ever recorded, as well as the stories behind it.

Reviews

"There's something here for every fan, from the casual listener to the serious aficionado." —Sir Simon Rattle, principal conductor, the Berlin Philharmonic

"Full of delightful stories, recommended recordings and hidden treasures." —Bryn Terfel, opera singer

"The stories behind these favourite pieces and the composers are fascinating—and written with Classic FM's genuine passion for classical music." —Vasily Petrenko, conductor

Author Biography

Darren Henley is the managing director of Classic FM. He was named Commercial Radio Programmer of the Year in 2009. This is his 20th book about classical music and musicians. Sam Jackson is Classic FM's head of music. Tim Lihoreau is the creative director, as well as an on-air host.

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