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Articles & Interviews
Painting Pictures With Sound
Inspired by the poetry of Ted Hughes, the New Testament and a whimsical Scottish ballad, accomplished painter and
composer Sally Beamish brings a unique perspective to her debut album River,
a colourful recording of three lyrical concertos for viola, cello and oboe. She talks
to Amazon.co.uk about the inspiration for her music.
A Soundtrack for Captain Corelli
Acclaimed classical guitarist Craig Ogden was so inspired by the novels of Louis
de Bernières that he decided to put together his own "soundtrack"
album of music from both the Latin trilogy and Captain
Corelli's Mandolin. He
tells Amazon.co.uk how he teamed up with mandolinist Alison Stephens and gained enthusiastic support from the
author.
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New & Notable Releases
Editor's Choice
Let There Be Light
On Illumina, the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge give a radiant
performance of unaccompanied choral works inspired by the theme of light: from Gregorian chant to the otherworldly
textures of Ligeti, it's an illuminating musical journey.
Essential Album Guides
Classical Essentials
From Gregorian chant to the myriad post-isms of modern music, our Essential guides will help you navigate the bewildering
maze that is classical music:
- Baroque
- Romantic
- 20th Century
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