Yep, just four. And two of them are about classical music. Hey, it’s summer. Go outside. Take a walk. Maybe catch up on all those books you bought in the winter. Or check out these titles, if you must:
Freddie Mercury: By the Man Who Knew Him Best (Remastered)
By Peter Freestone
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Peter Freestone was Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. He lived with Mercury in London, Munich, and New York, and was by his side when he died. In this book, Freestone paints a striking portrait of the man behind the myth. The result is a compelling, entertaining, and ultimately, very touching memoir. From their first meeting at the Biba department store in the early 1970s — when Queen was still unknown — Freestone witnessed Mercury’s rise and with it the generosity, the excess, and the celebrity friends who came and went. From the famous names — including Elton John, Kenny Everett, Elizabeth Taylor and Rod Stewart — to the shadowy army of lovers, fixers and hangers-on, Freestone saw them all play their part in the tragi-comedy that was Freddie Mercury’s life. First published in 2000, Freestone’s best-selling account of his life alongside the singular icon is the closest fans will get to an autobiography of Mercury.”
Carpenters On Tour
By Billy Rees
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Step back into the golden age of popular music and follow The Carpenters on their remarkable journeys across the globe. This richly illustrated book celebrates Karen and Richard Carpenter‘s unforgettable tours of the U.K., Europe, Australia and Japan, showcasing the extraordinary impact they had on audiences around the world. Packed with rare memorabilia, this book features an extensive collection of concert posters, tickets, tour programmes, newspaper articles, magazine features, and promotional material gathered from each tour. Through these fascinating artefacts, readers can relive the excitement that surrounded one of the most successful recording acts of the 1970s. Brought to life with press coverage that captures the atmosphere of each tour and reveals how The Carpenters were perceived and received at the time. From sold-out concert halls in Britain and Europe to the duo’s phenomenal popularity in Japan, this book offers a unique perspective on their international success. Adding a modern dimension to this historical collection it includes interactive QR codes throughout. Readers can instantly access rare television appearances, concert footage, radio interviews and other audio-visual content, creating an immersive multimedia experience that connects the memorabilia on the page with the sounds and sights of the era. Part history, part archive, and part interactive experience, this book is an essential tribute to The Carpenters‘ touring legacy and a treasure trove for fans, music historians, and collectors alike.”
Viva Casals!
By Julian Lloyd-Webber
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Not just a brilliant virtuoso player but a revolutionary force, Pablo Casals fundamentally redefined the art of playing the cello with his innovative approach and technique. Recognised in his own time as a performer without equal, his influence continues to touch musicians all over the world to this day. Yet Casals was also a man who resolutely stood up for fairness and peace, using his international fame to protest against injustice and fascism, earning him the respect of world leaders from the president of the United States to the secretary-general of the United Nations. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of his birth, Viva Casals! draws on his own words and the recollections of others to bring to life his wit, wisdom, idealism and faith in humanity. Edited by Julian Lloyd Webber, one of the most creative musicians of his generation, this is a vivid portrait of a rare genius.”
A History Of The World In 50 Pieces: The Classical Music That Shapes Us
By Tom Service
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Explore how music has changed our world through 50 pieces across classical, folk and world traditions with BBC presenter Tom Service, in this official compendium. Music transports us and defines us. As a form of expression, it has been passed down through oral tradition, musical notation and recordings in a chain of connection that spans the globe, across the millennia. A History Of The World In 50 Pieces follows that chain, collating 50 pieces of classical music that reflect our changing politics, social structures and technological development, and how composers, musicians and listeners have shaped those currents of history. From Bach to Beethoven, Songlines to Saariaho, Hildegard of Bingen to the Happy Birthday song, Service offers a fresh take on pieces that many of us think we know, and many more we might not. With each short, sharp analysis, he expands the typical canon and tests the boundaries of what we understand to be ‘classical music’ — or even music at all, such as the sounds of the earth’s rotation, and the songs of humpback whales. A History Of The World In 50 Pieces is a book for anyone curious about the power of music and how it shapes us and connects us.”
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