Raising the Roof: A Dazzling History of Classical Music and its Colourful Characters

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Jack Pepper Michele Bruttomesso

Raising the Roof

A Dazzling History of Classical Music and its Colourful Characters

Jack Pepper, Michele Bruttomesso

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Templar Books
06 June 2024

Western "classical" music; History: specific events & topics

Composer and broadcaster Jack Pepper introduces the world of classical music - and its colourful characters - as you've never seen it before... LET'S ROCK!

Informal, raucous and sometimes scandalous, the heroes of classical music are often far from the composed images they're portrayed as. Take a walk in the shoes of 20 original rock stars from the last millennium and find out what it really takes to write a timeless classical hit.

Rub shoulders with Mozart, Bach and Beethoven, as well as unsung trailblazers, including Hildegard of Bingen, Barbara Strozzi and Joseph Bologne, who paved the way for contemporary movie music-maker Hans Zimmer and video game composer Nobuo Uematsu.

Listen as you read, using the playlist inside. Along the way, explore the history of classical music, learn about sounds and key concepts (including symphony, opera and concerto), how classical still influences music today and the future sound.

By: Jack Pepper
Illustrated by: Michele Bruttomesso
Imprint: Templar Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781787419285
ISBN 10: 1787419282
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 06 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jack Pepper (Author) Jack Pepper is one of the UK's youngest commissioned composers and youngest-ever national radio presenters. In his teens, he wrote for the Royal Opera House, Classic FM, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Band of HM Royal Marines, alongside pop, jazz and theatre work that saw his music nominated for a Canadian JUNO Award and performed everywhere from the Royal Albert Holl to the Roundhouse. He has presented for Scala Radio and Magic at the Musicals, and hosts both the musical theatre and classical shows for British Airways. Michele Bruttomesso (Illustrator) Born and raised in Vicenza, Italy, Michele Bruttomesso is an illustrator that consistently brings a touch of joy to every project he works on. A great punk rock music fan, he came to prominence while still in art school by drawing album reviews for local bands. He has illustrated for magazines, children's books, board games, posters and animation. He's the author of Drengexplosion (2019), an experimental webcomic that mixes cartoon and animation.

Reviews for Raising the Roof: A Dazzling History of Classical Music and its Colourful Characters

Discover the dazzling world of classical tunes and awesome orchestras! * First News * Ideal for budding musicians this book offers a short history of classical music. * Books For Keeps * Well written and attractively presented this is a valuable addition to any library and a great read for young readers, not just those already musically-minded, but those who may find in this book a source of inspiration. * Armadillo Magazine * This wonderful book explores the richness of classical music, documenting 20 world famous classical rockstars [...] This book is written in bite-size, accessible chunks, and the eye-catching illustrations by Michelle Bruttomesso really help to bring a topic which some might consider 'old fashioned', into the twenty-first century. * The School Librarian * This book is a celebration of classical music as a diverse art form with something for everyone. * RTEir *