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Discovering Classical Music - Ian Christians
First published in this digital format in 2016 by
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FOREWORD
H
ere is a book written by a very experienced music-lover for the encouragement of newcomers to the wonderful world of classical music.
In his Introduction the author has made a convincing case for writing the book; how successful has he been? He had first of all to decide whether to write a ‘flip-through’ guide to a large selection from a great number of composers, or to write at some length about a carefully considered few; choosing the latter course, he lays himself open to gentle criticism of his choice. There can be little argument about that precious handful of giants in the arts and, for the rest, personal judgement is paramount. Ian Christians emerges as a man of strong opinions, and some musicians might have frustration with his choice, but in the Introduction he explains his plan lucidly and convincingly.
His ‘potted’ biographies are just the thing for new listeners who will not want to be put off by too much specialised jargon, and bearing in mind that he aims to present his subjects as ‘human’, they are done with taste. He rightly stresses that the music he writes about is easily accessible to newcomers and he does his best to blow away the mists of snobbery and elitism which unfairly surround classical music.
I find that each composer is given a well-selected list from his works so that an enquiring mind may know where to start and continue a search for experience in listening to classical music for the first time; with such an ocean of material to choose from, many people are bewildered and discouraged from dipping a toe in the water.
Ian Christians is particularly to be congratulated for his comments on the unique and special experience of participating in music through attending concerts and operas. Bravo! say I, because if there is going to be this great explosion into listening to classical music, let it fill our concert halls and opera houses.
I enjoyed reading this book and I recommend it whole-heartedly to new music lovers everywhere.
The Author
Ian Christians was born in 1943 and is an experienced businessman who has been closely involved with the music industry on many fronts. A passionate believer in broadening the interest in classical music, he opened his first classical music (and wine) shop, Orpheus & Bacchus, in Guildford, England, in 1987, combining it with his industrial career. His musical activities since then have included concert promotion, the commissioning of a concert overture, Orpheus & Bacchus, by the Welsh composer Daniel Jones (premiered in 1989) and sponsorship of the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra. He brings many perspectives of understanding to help newcomers to classical music; a convert to classical music at the age of 18; a keen record/CD collector since then; the past owner and operator of two classical music shops; and the former Strategy Director of Thorn EMI, owners of EMI and the HMV retail chain.
CONTENTS
Foreword
About The Author
Introduction
The Composers are