Another Year of Wonder: Classical Music for Every Day by Clemency Burton-Hill


Another Year of Wonder: Classical Music for Every Day
Title : Another Year of Wonder: Classical Music for Every Day
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ISBN : 147225936X
ISBN-10 : 9781472259363
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 550
Publication : Published December 30, 2021

'Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal. Another Year of Wonder is, indeed, another wonder.' Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author

'Clemmie's recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment or two. What a gift.' Emma Gannon, bestselling author and host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast

ANOTHER YEAR OF WONDER IS A CAREFULLY CURATED COLLECTION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC OFFERING ONE PIECE TO LISTEN TO EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.

WITH A FOREWORD BY ELIZABETH DAY

In this follow-up to her much-loved Year of Wonder , award-winning broadcaster, journalist and violinist Clemency Burton-Hill continues her mission to demystify and open up the world of classical music to everyone, offering up one extraordinary piece of music to listen to every day of the year.

'There is no algorithm to this it is a thoughtfully curated selection given from one human to another. It is not a history book, or a formal 'guide to classical music'. It is simply from my heart to yours. I have chosen pieces I love, or think historically interesting, or which have some resonance for me personally or in the world. But what matters is what you think; how they make you feel as you listen. I hope that you will fall in love with most of them, or at least be fascinated by their historical context, or find them curious in other ways, because then you are already in a relationship with classical music. This is your book, as much it is mine.'

Another Year of Wonder shows that, whoever you are and wherever you come from, classical music can be a soundtrack for your everyday life and a reminder that finding a space to sit and listen to a piece of music every day can be a singular gift.

Another Year of Wonder: Classical Music for Every Day Reviews

  • Colin Baldwin

    I loved the original Year of Wonder: Classical Music. Would have given it 10 stars, but settled for 5.
    Sadly, this follow up is a step down. The pieces are generally too obscure in bulk to lift the book to its predecessor’s level.
    I’ve fished through to the end of the book and don’t see any need to keep it on my ‘currently reading’ list.
    2 stars for the effort the author gives in bringing music to us, but please, bring back some of the known hits!

  • Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance

    I've been reading this book slowly over many months, but yesterday I felt inspired to go ahead and make playlists at Spotify for the remaining months and then do a listen/read combination for the rest of the book.

    My takeaways from this book (as well as the original,
    Year of Wonder):

    1. Before I read/listened to these two books about classical music, I knew nothing about classical music. After I read/listened to these two books about classical music, I still know (almost) nothing about it but my idea of what classical music has expanded to include more types of music.

    2. I clearly know what classical music I like. I even made a Favorites list from each book. I wish I knew why I like the classical music I like.

    3. There's something glorious about listening to classical music. Again, I don't know why.

    4. Listening to a classical music selection that I've heard many, many times can be an enchanting and profound experience.

    5. Listening to a classical music selection that is new-to-me can be an enchanting and profound experience.

    6. The comments of Clemency Burton-Hill about each selection greatly enriched the experience.

    Okay, I probably should talk less and listen more. Here's a link to
    My Favorites from Another Year of Wonder.

  • Kats

    1/1/22
    Starting the year off with J.S. Bach gives me a lot of hope and a sense of stability for 2022. Clemmie B-H is a force of nature and an amazing, inspiring person. I will let her inspire me every day this year during my 22 minutes of rest time. It certainly doesn't hurt that Eddie R. is reading the audio book.

  • Mark G

    what a wonderful potpourri of delights , so sad to finish it

    As good as the first book of not better and have discovered some composers and artists I will enjoy for the rest of my life

    My only hope Clemmy has a third book in her !

  • Martin

    Uninspiring music choices, described tediously. The audiobook narration was hammy.