Before there were DJs, rock stars, pop groups and jazz trios... there was the orchestra. Whether it takes centre stage or brings performances and motion pictures to life, the orchestra is the magificent original musical voice of the west. Learn about all of the ingenious instruments that make up the orchestra and the luminary composers whose work has endured for centuries. Travel from the Wiener Musikverein in Vienna to the world's greatest recording studios to see stunning orchestras in action, all illuminated by David Doran's stylish and immersive illustrations.

 

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published 2019 by Flying Eye Books .

David Doran is a freelance illustrator who has worked on editorial and publishing projects for numerous international clients such as Penguin Random House, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and Apple, among many others. He currently lives and works in Falmouth.