A is for Oboe

Author(s): Nelson, Marilyn

Music

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

  • : 9780525553779
  • : Penguin Publishing Group
  • : Dial
  • : 0.430913
  • : 04 January 2022
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Nelson, Marilyn
  • : Hardback
  • : English
  • : 811.6
  • : 40