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A unique celebration of classical music that showcases one inspirational piece each day of the year, written by an award-winning violinist and BBC Radio personalityHave you ever heard a piece of music so beautiful it makes you stop and savor the sound? Or wanted to discover more about classical music but had no idea where to begin?Classical music has a reputation for being stodgy, boring, and largely inaccessible. Writer, broadcaster and musician Clemency Burton-Hill wants everyone to feel welcome at the classical party, and her deep and desire to share her passion for its diverse wonders inspired this unique, enlightening, and expertly curated treasury. As she says, ""The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.""Year of Wonder introduces one specific piece of music each day of the year, pulled from across genres, time periods, countries, and composers. Burton-Hall offers a short explanation that puts the piece into context and makes the music come alive in a modern and playful way. From liturgical works of the Middle Ages to Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Johann Sebastian Bach to Phillip Glass, Giacomo Puccini to Duke Ellington, George Gershwin to Clara Schumann, and many more, Burton-Hill takes us on a dazzling journey through our most treasured musical landscape.Thoughtfully curated and masterfully researched, Year of Wonder is a book of classical music for everyone. Whether you're a novice looking for new ways to appreciate the classics, or an aficionado eager to broaden your repertoire, Burton-Hill's celebration will inspire, nourish, and enrich your life in unexpected ways.