{"title":"Ed Le Brocq","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Ed Le Brocq, a masterful storyteller and esteemed ABC Classic presenter known for his engaging and insightful take on the world of classical music. As a favourite among arts and culture enthusiasts, Ed Le Brocq brings his unique perspective and deep knowledge to each of his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cem\u003eSound Bites: The bendy path of classical music from Ancient Greece to today\u003c\/em\u003e, is a fascinating journey through the eras of classical music. It unveils the evolution of musical traditions from their ancient roots to contemporary interpretations. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book not only educates but also entertains, making the sometimes intimidating world of classical music approachable for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a classical music aficionado or a curious newcomer, Ed Le Brocq's books are an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of sounds that have shaped cultures over centuries. Dive into his works to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sound-bites-the-bendy-path-of-classical-music-from-ancient-greece-to-today-from-your-favourite-abc-classic-presenter-of-weekend-breakfast-and-best-by-ed-le-brocq-9780733343087","title":"Sound Bites: The bendy path of classical music from Ancient Greece to today from your favourite ABC Classic presenter of Weekend Breakfast and best","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd Le Brocq invites you to come on a journey with him through a living tradition that spans a millennium - the tradition of Western classical music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered where our music comes from? How did we arrive here, a place where we can have a hundred musicians on stage executing the wildest rhythms, a singer performing the most heartbreaking of melodies, or a solitary pianist playing an instrument that weighs half a tonne? How did the melodies and harmonies we listen to today, right now, come about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEd Le Brocq invites you on a journey through a living tradition that spans millennia: the tradition of Western classical music. With Ed, you will roam its magnificently bendy path, from the Mesopotamians to the mediaeval age to music composed just last week by Australia's most creative minds. You will discover how notes from the Indus Valley influenced the development of scales by Pythagoras and his mates in Ancient Greece, finding their way through the Romans into church music of the Middle Ages, and why some of those notes were banned. You'll find out how the invention of clocks changed rhythm, how pianos changed society, which composer was afraid of the number thirteen (and why we should be a little afraid of their music) and which composer had two skulls in their grave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis canter through the development of one of humankind's greatest achievements will delight and exhilarate you and have you listening to music with fresh ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A fun and an educational entree to classical music' - \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\/Age\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082582704364,"sku":"9780733343087","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2131163482449.jpg?v=1765275757"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ed-le-brocq.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}