Symphonic Shadows A Very Quick Journey Through The History Of Classical Music

Symphonic Shadows: A Very Quick Journey Through the History of Classical Music

From the elegant strains of Baroque to the bold innovations of the Romantic era, Symphonic Shadows takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the sweeping evolution of classical music. This chronologically arranged account explores the rise of great composers, the defining movements, and the cultural shifts that shaped the genre. Packed with rich historical context and musical analysis, this book brings to life the music that has echoed through centuries, from Bach’s intricate fugues to Beethoven’s revolutionary symphonies. At the heart of this exploration are the stories of the brilliant minds behind the music. In the final chapters, delve deeper into the lives of the genre’s towering figures—Mozart, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and more—discovering the personalities and struggles that made them icons. Whether you're a long-time lover of classical music or just beginning to explore its depths, Symphonic Shadows offers a fresh and engaging perspective on a timeless art form.

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Winner of the IPPY Gold Award, the National Indie Excellence Award, and the Foreword INDIES Gold Award Overcoming loss—finding the courage to move on—trying to stay alive Late in the Cold War, a young woman escapes from Communist Hungary, vanishing into the night with a priceless painting and a baby girl—setting events in motion from a decades-old secret that will change lives for generations to come. Many years later, classical pianist Maggie O'Shea is drawn to Cornwall in search of a long-lost Van Gogh and the truth behind her husband's death. A journal from World War II Paris holds many of the answers, but only two people know where the Van Gogh is hidden now—a courageous nun and a man presumed dead. Set against the backdrop of the international music and art world, Maggie finds herself on a collision course with three dangerous Russians who threaten all she holds dear—including her life and the life of the man she has come to love. Past and present converge in this haunting tale of loss, courage, love, and revenge. Perfect for fans of Sandra Brown and Iris Johansen While the novels in the Maggie O'Shea Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: The Lost Concerto Dark Rhapsody Shadow Music