The Classic FM Quiz Book

The Classic FM Quiz Book

by Darren Henley (Author), TimLihoreau (Author)

Synopsis

What does 'opus' literally mean? Which fruit was included in the title of an opera by Prokofiev? What was a "Schubertiad"? With questions for the novice, the enthusiast and the downright expert, The Classic FM Quiz Book is guaranteed to set your musical knowledge a-quaver as you pit wits against Quickfire, Cinematic Sounds, Mix & Match, Name that Composer, The Year in Question, Enigmas and many more family-friendly rounds. The perfect companion for any quizmaster looking to bring a little extra something to the quiz night; families looking to see, once and for all, who really is the best; classical music buffs; and listeners who like to have their knowledge expanded in the quiz's playful manner, The Classic FM Quiz Book provides over 1,150 questions to get you thinking...fortunately it provides the answers too!

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Published: 22 Nov 2012

ISBN 10: 1908739185
ISBN 13: 9781908739186
Book Overview: * Includes 1,150 questions and answers.; * Published for the Christmas season.; * Questions pitched to challenge all readers, from the very beginner to the world's greatest expert.; * The latest title from Classic FM, with over 6 million weekly listeners.

Author Bio
Darren Henley is the Managing Director of Global Radio's national classical music station, Classic FM. His radio programmes have been honoured at the Sony Radio Academy Awards and he was named Commercial Radio Programmer of the Year in 2009. Darren's independent review into the funding and delivery of music education in England for the Department for Education and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, resulted in the country's first National Plan for Music Education. He has since authored a further independent review for the government into all aspects of Cultural Education in England. Darren is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Fellow of the Radio Academy, an Honorary Fellow of Canterbury Christ Church University, an Honorary Fellow of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute. This is his twenty-second book about classical music and musicians.