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- ISBN 9781783960521
- Publication Date: 08 Jan 2015
- Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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Film music is an increasingly popular part of the classical music repertoire, with a huge range of beautiful, dramatic and well-loved film scores coming out of Hollywood, from Star Wars to Up. From the early days of silent cinema through Hollywood's Golden Age and up to the modern-day blockbusters, this handy reference guide from Classic FM showcases some of the greatest composers of film scores, along with plenty of suggestions for musical delights ready to be discovered. Classical music plays a key role in film soundtracks, creating iconic moments and bringing classic tracks to a wide audience, from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Apocalypse Now. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the history of film music, the development of different styles, award-winning composers and the most popular pieces within the genre. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a fun and informative set of introductions to standout subjects within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting: a perfect collectible series whether you're new to the world of classical music or an aficionado.
Rob Weinberg is the On Air Editor of Classic FM Interactive, the online platform of Classic FM. Rob joined Classic FM as a producer in 1994 and produced the station's film music show from 1997 to 2007.
