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Journal of Wonder

366 days of musical inspiration to reflect upon and soothe your soul
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Journal of Wonder by Clemency Burton-Hill offers a year-long musical journey through classical music, from medieval to contemporary pieces. Extracted from her acclaimed Year of Wonder books, this daily journal pairs brief introductions of compositions and composers with ample space for reflection and personal journaling. Featuring 52 weekly prompts, it nurtures listeners’ appreciation and self-discovery, whether newcomers or longtime fans, celebrating the diverse beauty of classical music.
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Ideal for anyone curious about classical music, from complete novices seeking an accessible introduction to enthusiasts looking for daily inspiration and guided reflection.

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An inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from award-winning broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill. The musical pieces included in this journal have been extracted from her previous books, Year of Wonder and Another Year of Wonder.

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Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can't help but immediately want to stop what you're doing and seek it out. – Eddie Redmayne

The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind. – Clemency Burton-Hill

An inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from award-winning broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill. The musical pieces included in this journal have been extracted from her previous books, Year of Wonder and Another Year of Wonder.

From the author of the bestselling Year of Wonder series, this day-by-day journal will take you from January to December with classical music every day. Each piece, from medieval masterpieces to contemporary works, arrives with a brief introduction to the content and composer, along with plenty of space for you to listen, reflect and journal your thoughts. You'll find 52 prompts, one for each week, encouraging you to set goals for your year and integrate your reflections and experiences on your journey of self-discovery.

With beauty and inspiration on every page, this is another enlightening celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with others, whether complete novices or lifetime enthusiasts.

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Year of Wonder series has been praised as "a magnificent treasury" (Observer) and for making classical music "absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal" (Dolly Alderton). Readers enjoy Clemency Burton-Hill's "energy and passion" that inspire immediate exploration of the music (Eddie Redmayne). The series provides something for everyone, broadening minds and touching hearts (Elizabeth Day, Emma Gannon).

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035412143

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Home

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Clemency Burton-Hill, MBE, is an award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, author, journalist and musician. At BBC Radio 3's Breakfast Show she welcomed a new audience to classical music, and for over a decade she was also host of BBC's Culture Show, the Proms, Young Musician of the Year, Classical Fix and other flagship arts programmes. Her journalism has appeared in the Economist, Financial Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer and Vogue and she is the author of four books.

An award-winning violinist, Clemency has performed all over the world under leading conductors including Daniel Barenboim. She is the co-founder of Aurora Orchestra and a patron of various arts and education charities, including Music Masters.

She survived a catastrophic brain haemorrhage in 2020, and now campaigns to improve recovery for those affected by brain injury. A native of London, UK, Clemency currently lives with her family in Washington, DC.

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