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jodie

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  • Classical Music 101

    • UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 12 mins)
    • By Fred Plotkin
    • Narrated By Fred Plotkin
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    (54)
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    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.

    Kenneth says: "Musical lecture"
    "Educational but where's the music?"
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    What made the experience of listening to Classical Music 101 the most enjoyable?

    At first the narrators tone seemed boring, but as I relaxed and continued to listen the information was interesting bringing me to the era, the quality, the tonality of the times, picking up bits and pieces, replaying parts I didn't get the first time despite the monotone lecture scenario. Yes, I imagine myself in a lecture classroom however I am able to move around and do activities of daily living that don't require much concentration.


    Would you recommend Classical Music 101 to your friends? Why or why not?

    It's a beginners lecture audio book without the music which is part of the classwork referred to throughout the chapters. I recommend including at least a pdf which lists all of the pieces referenced by chapter in order to get the full context of the material. Unless you're familiar with the pieces, which I am not, the audio version of this book requires a lot of extra time by having to stop the audio in order to write the referenced musical pieces after which you'll have to search for them on YouTube, spotify, or as recommended in your local library in order to get the full scope of the lesson.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I haven't finished listening to it yet. I had to stop to search for a listing of the music referenced and then felt compelled to see the comments.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    There is no music or references in the form of a pdf attached.


    Any additional comments?

    I suggest at least an easy reference pdf with a list of all of the music in the order it is mentioned in the audio book.

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