YEAR OF WONDER: Classical Music for Every Day

"A magnificent treasury... a fascinating tour de force," praises the Observer, while Eddie Redmayne calls Year of Wonder "an absolute treat – the most enlightening way to be guided through the year."

This book offers classical music for everyone, presenting an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year. Written by award-winning violinist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Clemency Burton-Hill, it celebrates composers from the medieval era right up to the present day. Have you ever heard a piece of music so beautiful it stops you in your tracks? Or perhaps you've wanted to discover more about classical music but had no idea where to begin?

Year of Wonder is a unique celebration of classical music by an author keen to share its diverse wonders and foster a love for this genre in all readers, from complete novices to lifelong enthusiasts. Clemency selects one piece of music for each day of the year, providing a brief explanation about the composer to set it in context. She brings the music to life in a modern and playful way, whilst also extolling the positive mindfulness element of dedicating time each day to listen to something uplifting or beautiful. Thoughtfully curated and expertly researched, this is a book of classical music designed to keep you company, no matter who you are or where you're from.

As Clemency Burton-Hill puts it, "The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind."

Playlists are available on most streaming music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.