{"title":"John Wallace","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Wallace crafts evocative narratives deeply rooted in the realms of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. His work often explores the delicate interplay between creativity and human experience, drawing readers into richly textured worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Trumpet\u003c\/em\u003e, Wallace invites a thoughtful engagement with artistic expression, offering stories that resonate with both passion and insight. Readers can expect a literary journey that honours the transformative power of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-trumpet-by-john-wallace-9780300112306","title":"The Trumpet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of the trumpet from prehistory to the present day, written by two of its outstanding performers and teachers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first major book devoted to the trumpet in more than two decades, John Wallace and Alexander McGrattan trace the surprising evolution and colourful performance history of one of the world's oldest instruments. They chart the introduction of the trumpet and its family into art music, and its rise to prominence as a solo instrument, from the Baroque \"golden age,\" through the advent of valved brass instruments in the nineteenth century, and the trumpet's renaissance in the jazz age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors offer abundant insights into the trumpet's repertoire, with detailed analyses of works by Haydn, Handel, and Bach, and fresh material on the importance of jazz and influential jazz trumpeters for the reemergence of the trumpet as a solo instrument in classical music today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWallace and McGrattan draw on deep research, lifetimes of experience in performing and teaching the trumpet in its various forms, and numerous interviews to illuminate the trumpet's history, music, and players. Copiously illustrated with photographs, facsimiles, and music examples throughout, \u003ci\u003eThe Trumpet\u003c\/i\u003e will enlighten and fascinate all performers and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600524394732,"sku":"9780300112306","price":77.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5f1d1eda512618d27f033450ec041256.jpg?v=1778020193"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-wallace.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}