A is for Oboe
Author(s): Nelson, Marilyn
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.
General Information
- :
- : Penguin Publishing Group
- : Dial
- : 0.430913
- : 04 January 2022
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Nelson, Marilyn
- : Hardback
- : English
- : 811.6
- : 40