Music for the People: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music

Synopsis of Music for the People: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music

«Music for the People: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music» is Gareth Malone's essay on classical music, in hardback (320 pages, in English).

Gareth Malone, known for his series The Choir, offers a personal and light-hearted tour of classical music for those who find it distant or intimidating. He explains terminology, portrays composers and conductors with their quirks, and gathers anecdotes that bring the history of the repertoire closer, without requiring prior knowledge.

First edition published on 28 April 2011. The work has also circulated under the title Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Classical Music But Were Too Afraid to Ask.

For readers without musical training who want to approach classical music in an enjoyable way and without technicalities.