A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet
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A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet by Lera Auerbach
This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z. Two widely acclaimed poets--one a composer and classical pianist as well--have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose. And C is for the conductor, like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts. Onward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously--illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780525553779 |
| ISBN 10 | 0525553770 |
| Title | A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet |
| Author | Lera Auerbach |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2022-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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