Fiona Maddocks: Music for Life [2018] paperback Condition:New Wilson demonstrates that human creativity

Wilson demonstrates that human creativity began not 10

Maddie McGlade

During the Soviet era

through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the groundbreaking works of Verdi

This gorgeous gift book and accompanying audio CD is made up of seven charming sections

Fiona Maddocks: Music for Life [2018] paperback Condition:New Wilson demonstrates that human creativityHow does music reflect the key moments in our lives? How do we choose the works that inspire, delight, comfort or console? Fiona Maddocks selects 100 classical works from across nine centuries, arguing passionately, persuasively and at times obstinately for their inclusion, putting each work in its cultural and musical context, discussing omissions, suggesting alternatives and always putting the music first.