{"product_id":"book-dy77","title":"A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* This audiobook contains a downloadable PDF detailing information about the musical excerpts included in the audiobook.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49324495241520,"sku":"BDdy77","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/411658-dy77-Square.jpg?v=1733548993","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dy77","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}