Jessica Duchen Livres

The startling love story at the heart of one of music's most famous and enduring mysteries

A comprehensive overview of the life and career of French composer. schovat popis

This colourful biography explores the life and music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897–1957), whose varied compositions ranged from operas (written at a very young age) and orchestral music to lighter works such as operettas and Hollywood film scores. Korngold’s lush, romantic scores have influenced many other film composers, while a recent resurgence of interest in his work has lent greater credibility to his more serious classical compositions.

Odette, Swan Lake's enchanted swan princess, is still trying to break her spell

HUNGARIAN DANCES is a thought-provoking third novel that blends a love story, a mystery, and a narrative of remarkable personal transformation, showcasing the author's ability to engage a loyal readership.

The thoughtful and compelling issues-based second novel from an author who has already gained a loyal fanbase

The strangest detective story in the history of music - inspired by a true incident. A world spiralling towards war. A composer descending into madness. And a devoted woman struggling to keep her faith in art and love against all the odds.

The London Chamber Orchestra is the longest standing professional chamber orchestra in Britain. Encompassing over a century of music, its roller coaster story is told for the first time in this beautiful, illustrated book.