{"product_id":"a-is-for-oboe-the-orchestras-alphabet-9780525553779","title":"A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lera Auerbach\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Performing Arts - Music\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed \u003ci\u003eA\u003c\/i\u003e to satisfied \u003ci\u003eZ\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo widely acclaimed poets--one a composer and classical pianist as well--have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, \"the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose.\" And C is for the conductor, \"like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously--illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45082070057111,"sku":"9780525553779","price":1255.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780525553779.webp?v=1767634291","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-is-for-oboe-the-orchestras-alphabet-9780525553779","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}