Classic Ephemera

How long did it take Rossini to compose The Barber of Seville? Which composer named five of his children Johann? Why was Elgar depicted on the back of a £20 note? Find out all this and more in the brand new edition of Classic FM's Classic Ephemera, an irresistible compilation of facts, figures and trivia from the world of classical music. Written by the authors of the Classic FM Pocket Book of Music, Classic Ephemera covers everything from composer biographies to a guide to the ten most famous operas. Accessible and informative, it contains everything you need to know about classical music, and more besides. Amusing, light-hearted but always enlightening, Classic Ephemera is the perfect gift for any classical music lover.

Darren Henley is Chief Executive of Arts Council England, which champions, develops and invests in great art and culture for everyone across England. For twenty-three years, he was part of the team behind the world's largest classical music radio station, Classic FM, spending fifteen years as Managing Editor and then Managing Director. He is the author or co-author of thirty books.