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Music in Literature
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An Equal Music: A NovelAn Equal Music: A Novel by Vikram Seth
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Beautiful and moving
The Mozart SeasonThe Mozart Season by Virginia Euwer Wolff
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realistic, would appeal especially to teens and pre-teens
Disturbance of the Inner Ear: A NovelDisturbance of the Inner Ear: A Novel by Joyce Hackett
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profound and poignant, not that accessible but well worth the effort
Body and SoulBody and Soul by Frank Conroy
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intimate portrait of a boy's life; will appeal particularly to budding pianists
Song of the LarkSong of the Lark by Willa Cather
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a classic, stunning in scope and form; an unforgettable, uncompromising heroine
Vivaldi's Virgins: A NovelVivaldi's Virgins: A Novel by Barbara Quick
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period novel, well-written if somewhat predictable
Music & SilenceMusic & Silence by Rose Tremain
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well-written
The Piano Tuner: A NovelThe Piano Tuner: A Novel by Daniel Mason
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bogged down by details, otherwise readable
Bel CantoBel Canto by Ann Patchett
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over-rated, worst ending ever
ViolinViolin by Anne Rice
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! author on major cathartic auto-pilot, complete waste of time and paper
The Inner Game of MusicThe Inner Game of Music by Barry Green
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non-fiction, helpful for both professional and amateur musicians
Making Music for the Joy Of ItMaking Music for the Joy Of It by Stephanie Judy
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non-fiction, a must-read for all amateur musicians, especially those attempting/returning to music after many years
Those Amazing Musical Instruments! [With CDROM] [THOSE AMAZING MUSICAL INS-]Those Amazing Musical Instruments! [With CDROM] [THOSE AMAZING MUSICAL INS-] by Genevieve(Author) ; Alsop, Marin(With) Helsby
non-fiction, with enlarged photos of real instruments and excerpts of classical music played by all orchestral instruments; educational, informational, a great reference book for kids
Story of the Orchestra : Listen While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote the Music!Story of the Orchestra : Listen While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote the Music! by Robert Levine
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non-fiction ; a delightful and enjoyable reference for kids