Petroc Trelawny's Classical Music Puzzle Book : A world of music brought to life in eighty works, puzzles and conundrums - Laura Jayne Ayres

Petroc Trelawny's Classical Music Puzzle Book : A world of music brought to life in eighty works, puzzles and conundrums - Laura Jayne Ayres

Laura Jayne Ayres

£15.99
  • Pages · 192 pages, 80
  • Publication Date · 09/10/2025
  • Genre · Music
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Join Petroc Trelawny on a journey through the rich world of classical music, where great composers, fun facts and clever puzzles bring its stories to life. Written by the renowned BBC broadcaster Petroc Trelawny, with puzzles by Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres, this stylish and entertaining book is the perfect blend of classical music knowledge and puzzle-solving fun. Petroc Trelawny is one of the most recognisable voices in classical music broadcasting, known for presenting BBC Radio 3's In Tune and formerly Breakfast, as well as anchoring coverage of the BBC Proms and other major national events. With his signature warmth and insight, he brings the stories of classical music to life on every page. Inside, readers will find a beautifully designed collection of puzzles, quizzes and curious facts covering composers, concert halls, iconic works and much more. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer or simply enjoy listening to Radio 3 or Classic FM, this book is packed with detail, charm and challenge. Can you tell your Bach from your Berlioz? Your Mozart from your Mendelssohn? With 80 puzzles divided into five themed sections - Vocal, Stage, Orchestral, Concertos and Instrumental - this is a book to dip into, puzzle over and return to again and again. No prior musical knowledge is needed, just a curious mind and a love of learning. Petroc Trelawny's Classical Music Puzzle Book is the ideal gift for music lovers of all kinds. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays or thoughtful self-gifting, it's a joyful celebration of music, culture and the fun of figuring things out.

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