Petroc Trelawny's Classical Music Puzzle Book - by Petroc Trelawny & Gareth Moore & Laura Jayne Ayres (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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 recognizable 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.

Review Quotes

'This beautifully produced book is a wonderful advert for classical music, for both the newbie and the seasoned concert-goer, and would make an ideal gift for the music lover in your life.'

--Frances Wilson, Interlude

'Whether you're a lifelong classical fan or a casual Radio 3 or Classic FM listener, this charming collection offers a delightful mix of challenge and discovery.'

--Northern Life

'This is a beautiful publication from Ivy Press, the left-hand pages each devoted to composers ranging from Hildegard of Bingen coming through 900 years until the present day, and there are five sections: vocal, stage, orchestral, concertos, instrumental. Each tells of a particular work, accompanied by fascinating visuals which are certainly not the usual suspects.'

--Christopher Morley, Midlands Classical Music Making

About the Author

Petroc Trelawny is a classical music radio and television broadcaster. He has contributed to the Spectator, Irish Times and BBC Music Magazine. Since 1998, he has been a presenter on BBC Radio 3.

Dr Gareth Moore is the author of over 200 puzzle and brain-training titles for both children and adults, including The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book (Trapeze), Enigma: Crack the Code (Michael O'Mara) and The Penguin Book of Puzzles (Michael Joseph). His books have sold in excess of 5 million copies in the UK alone, and have been published in over 35 different languages. He is also a director of the World Puzzle Federation, which oversees the World Puzzle Championships, and a director of the UK Puzzle Association. Find him online at DrGarethMoore.com.

Laura Jayne Ayres is a puzzle writer and author. She studied Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, and is also a published playwright. Books that she has worked on include: The Whodunnit Puzzle Book, Spydle, The Fantasy Puzzle Book, Meowdle and 'Twas The Murder Before Christmas.