Journal of Wonder

'Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can't help but immediately want to stop what you're doing and seek it out' Eddie Redmayne

'The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.'

Clemency Burton-Hill

An inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from award-winning broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill. The musical pieces included in this journal have been extracted from her previous books, Year of Wonder and Another Year of Wonder.

From the author of the bestselling Year of Wonder series, this day-by-day journal will take you from January to December with classical music every day. Each piece, from medieval masterpieces to contemporary works, arrives with a brief introduction to the content and composer, along with plenty of space for you to listen, reflect and journal your thoughts. You'll find 52 prompts, one for each week, encouraging you to set goals for your year, and integrate your reflections and experiences on your journey of self-discovery.

With beauty and inspiration on every page, this is another enlightening celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with others, whether complete novices or lifetime enthusiasts.

Praise for the Year of Wonder series: .

A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.

Observer
Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal. Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author

Clemmie's recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment or two. What a gift.

Emma Gannon, bestselling author and host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast
Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can't help but immediately want to stop what you're doing and seek it out Eddie Redmayne
The extraordinary gift of the Year of Wonder series is that there is something in these pages for everyone. However you're feeling, at whatever time of year, you will be able to find what you need. Elizabeth Day

Clemency Burton-Hill, MBE, is an award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, author, journalist and musician. At BBC Radio 3's Breakfast Show she welcomed a new audience to classical music, and for over a decade she was also host of BBC's Culture Show, the Proms, Young Musician of the Year, Classical Fix and other flagship arts programmes. Her journalism has appeared in the Economist, Financial Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer and Vogue and she is the author of four books.

An award-winning violinist, Clemency has performed all over the world under leading conductors including Daniel Barenboim. She is the co-founder of Aurora Orchestra and a patron of various arts and education charities, including Music Masters.

She survived a catastrophic brain haemorrhage in 2020, and now campaigns to improve recovery for those affected by brain injury. A native of London, UK, Clemency currently lives with her family in Washington, DC.

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