Classic Ephemera

How long did it take Rossini to compose The Barber of Seville ? Which composer named five of his children Johann? Why was Elgar depicted on the back of a £20 note? Find out all this and more in this edition of Classic FM's Classic Ephemera , an irresistible compilation of facts, figures, and trivia from the world of classical music. Written by the authors of the Classic FM Pocket Book of Music , Classic Ephemera covers everything from composer biographies to a guide to the 10 most famous operas.