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A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet
Written by:
Marilyn Nelson
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Lera Auerbach
Narrated by:
Thomas Quasthoff
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Release Date
January 2022
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0 hours 50 minutes
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This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z.
Two widely acclaimed poets--one a composer and classical pianist as well--have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, 'the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose.' And C is for the conductor, 'like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts.'
Onward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously--illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music.
* This audiobook contains a downloadable PDF detailing information about the musical excerpts included in the audiobook.
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