Journal of Wonder
366 days of musical inspiration to reflect upon and soothe your soul
$39.99
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
11 April 2024
Summary
‘Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can’t help but immediately want to stop what you’re doing and seek it out’ Eddie Redmayne
‘The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.’
Clemency Burton-Hill
An inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from award-winning broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill. The musical pieces included in this journal have been extracted from her p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035412143 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035412144 |
| Author: | Clemency Burton-Hill |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Home |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 11 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 152mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for the Year of Wonder series: * . *
A magnificent treasury … a fascinating tour de force.
* Observer *Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal. * Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author *Clemmie’s recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment or two. What a gift.
* Emma Gannon, bestselling author and host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast *Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can’t help but immediately want to stop what you’re doing and seek it out * Eddie Redmayne *The extraordinary gift of the Year of Wonder series is that there is something in these pages for everyone. However you’re feeling, at whatever time of year, you will be able to find what you need. * Elizabeth Day *About The Author
Clemency Burton-Hill
Clemency Burton-Hill, MBE, is an award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, author, journalist and musician. At BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast Show she welcomed a new audience to classical music, and for over a decade she was also host of BBC’s Culture Show, the Proms, Young Musician of the Year, Classical Fix and other flagship arts programmes. Her journalism has appeared in the Economist, Financial Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer and Vogue and she is the author of four books.
An award-winning violinist, Clemency has performed all over the world under leading conductors including Daniel Barenboim. She is the co-founder of Aurora Orchestra and a patron of various arts and education charities, including Music Masters.
She survived a catastrophic brain haemorrhage in 2020, and now campaigns to improve recovery for those affected by brain injury. A native of London, UK, Clemency currently lives with her family in Washington, DC.
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