{"title":"Richard Bratby","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Richard Bratby collection, where we celebrate the insightful works of this distinguished author and cultural critic. Richard Bratby is renowned for his eloquent writing on the arts, bringing a unique blend of passion and expertise to his narratives. His work often ventures into the world of performing arts and classical music, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into these rich cultural arenas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eRefiner's Fire\u003c\/em\u003e. In this compelling book, Bratby takes readers on a journey through the transformative power of music and art, exploring how these elements refine and enrich our lives. With a keen eye for detail and a profound appreciation for artistic expression, Bratby provides an engaging perspective that is both educational and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an aficionado of the arts or simply someone who appreciates thoughtful and well-crafted writing, Richard Bratby's works promise to deepen your understanding and appreciation of cultural subjects. Dive into his books and discover the beauty and complexity of the arts through Bratby's insightful lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"refiners-fire-by-richard-bratby-9781783967605","title":"Refiner's Fire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1973 by conductor Christopher Hogwood with the aim of energising baroque and classical music, the Academy of Ancient Music heralded a revolution in the way orchestral music is performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s and 80s, the Academy surfed the digital boom in recorded music with unprecedented success, lifting period instrument performance from the fringes of 1960s counterculture and putting baroque music into the pop charts. As the classical record industry faded and 1970s radicals became the 1990s establishment, the AAM faced a new challenge: reinventing itself to meet the artistic, social, and economic conditions of a musical world transformed by its own revolutionary achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefiner's Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is the first full-length narrative history of a British period-instrument orchestra—a comprehensive account of how this influential ensemble came into being, achieved global fame, and then remade itself, securing a future and a purpose beyond the retirement of its charismatic founder. Richard Bratby has interviewed many of those who played a role in the Academy’s foundation and progress, using their accounts to tell the orchestra’s story for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362962981100,"sku":"9781783967605","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4290883482823.jpg?v=1772907672"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-bratby.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}