Scala Radio's A Soundtrack for Life

Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.

With pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind each work and enhancing your listening experience.

Organised into Occasions and Themes, the book features music to accompany you through your day, from getting up and getting dressed to running, reading, walking the dog, cooking, taking a bath, going to sleep and everything in between. You'll also find expert curations of the world's most romantic music and the greatest Christmas choral works as well as compositions that celebrate the natural world and mark births and marriages.

Perfect for classical music enthusiasts as well as anyone looking for an enjoyable introduction to this genre, this is the definitive modern guide to classical music.

About the Author

Scala Radio is the digital radio station breaking the mould of classical music in the UK. Bringing you music from familiar masters such as Mozart, Bach and Beethoven to new works from composers Philip Glass, Anne Dudley and Ola Gjeilo, while shining a spotlight on bright young artists like Jess Gillam, the Kanneh-Masons and The Apex Singers. Expect to hear contemporary works including film, TV and video game scores, instrumental re-workings of pop and rock songs by the likes of Lady Gaga, David Bowie and Bastille, and folk-inspired tracks by Dreamers' Circus and Sam Sweeney.