Year of Wonder

'A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.' Observer

'Year of Wonder is an absolute treat - the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.' Eddie RedmayneClassical music for everyone - an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era to the present day, written by award-winning violinist and broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill.

Have you ever heard a piece of music so beautiful it stops you in your tracks? Or wanted to discover more about classical music but had no idea where to begin?

Year of Wonder is a unique celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with you and to encourage a love for this musical genre, whether you are a complete novice or a lifetime enthusiast.

Burton-Hill chooses one piece of music for each day of the year, with a short explanation about the composer to put it into context, and brings the music alive in a modern and playful way, while also extolling the positive mindfulness element of giving yourself some time every day to listen to something uplifting or beautiful. Thoughtfully curated and expertly researched, this is a book of classical music to keep you company: whoever you are, wherever you're from.

Customer reviews:

'A wonderful book... moved me to tears.'

'Takes you by the hand and dazzles you with a classical music education in the smallest of daily morsels... You can't help but smile when you read it.'

'Combining useful and accessible text along with truly inspirational choices means I'm looking forward to a year of inspiration and delight!'

'I absolutely love this book and its wonderful anecdotes. I will cherish it forever.'

'Much appreciated by my husband as a gift for his birthday.'

Playlists are available on most streaming music platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.

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