1/20/2021About Burton-Hill's book "Year of Wonder"

"Year of Wonder" by Clemency Burton-Hill's is frequently referred to in this blog. The book has been highly regarded by many young readers (especially in England where the author is from), who are not typical classical-music lovers and “are enlightened by the book and enjoy listening to classical music the author recommends throughout the year." The author, Burton-Hill, is both a violinist and a BBC radio personality. In this introductory book on classical music, she selects and explains to readers, one music per day throughout the year. "Classical music is boring and unintelligible," or it is also said to be a "dying art form" because there are many more elderly fans. In this book Burton-Hill tries to overturn its reputation of classical music to be "boring

and unintelligible". She is an award-winning writer, broadcast announcer and violinist, with a deep knowledge of the art form of classical music and a passion for the "beauty" of its diverse musical qualities. She shares her knowledge and her passion with readers through the "Year of Wonder" and says "the only requirement for enjoying classical music is open ears and open heart". "Year of Wonder" covers a wide range of genres and era, including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Puccini to Gershwin, Clara Schumann, Philip Glass, Duke Ellington, and other commonly overlooked musicians and works. One music a day is introduced to readers from the treasure house. I think that the carefully selected and skillfully researched "Year of Wonder" is a book that gives us a good overview of "the enjoyment of music".

Year of Wonder (copy) https://www.google.com/books/edition/YEAR_OF_WONDER_Classical_Music_for_Every/WS43DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover Year of Wonder (audio) https://www.audiobooks.com/book/stream/345344