GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK! • Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the rise—undeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music world—when a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather’s heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world. “I loved The Violin Conspiracy for exactly the same reasons I loved The Queen’s Gambit: a surprising, beautifully rendered underdog hero I cared about deeply and a fascinating, cutthroat world I knew nothing about—in this case, classical music.” —Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and Hour of the Witch Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream—he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music. When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition—the Olympics of classical music—the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself. As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himself—and the world—that no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him.

Mozart's Adagio and Rondo (K. 617) was written for the armonica, or musical glasses (a set of tuned glass bowls) and a quartet consisting of flute, oboe, viola, and cello. The music is effective played as an organ solo. The Adagio may be registered "forte," in the style of Mozart's Fantasia (K. 608). The Rondo should be played on the flute stops. Arranged for organ by E. Power Briggs.

Expertly arranged violin solo by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from the Kalmus Edition series.

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This new book/CD set examines Mozart's work and his lasting impact with a guided tour of seven pieces. Includes explanations of the various ensembles, historical information on each work's composition, and an analysis about what makes each piece truly "noteworthy."

Can true love triumph in a world of sweetness that is often false, and sometimes fatal? This is the essential question of Glycosis, the debut novel of author Laurence D. Chalem that probes the natural and man-made worlds to chart a rare romantic union that is in grave and gripping danger. Expanding the lexicon, Glycosis is a tastefully told love story set on a San Diego campus that surges with suspense and intelligence. It's certain to absorb anyone taken by the mysteries of the human heart-and intricate life of the mind-whether lovers of legal or medical thrillers, or anyone who relishes a well-crafted, smart read. On the sunny campus of the University of California, San Diego, Michelle, a stunning, witty undergraduate from Korea, along with her two fine and fun-loving friends, find their destinies crossed with David when Michelle discovers him playing some of her favorite classical compositions. A brilliant, gifted doctoral student in evolutionary biology, David, and his mentor, Professor Ross, are making new strides in evolutionary theory. Just as David and Michelle deepen their connection, a dashing ex-Berkeley man threatens their premature demise. Sporting a yellow Hummer, John invites the four of them to his house in the hills to have a drink, enjoy the view, and meet his pets. It will change them all for the rest of their lives. Can David and Michelle surmount the grave obstacles that may upend their uncommon bond? In Glycosis, the science is real, the story compelling, and the food delicious. Subtly shaded with symbolism, the novel transitions from the celestial to the oceanic, and from a sports bar to the ICU and beyond. Throughout, sensory detail of music and food will immerse you in the world of these characters, from piano concertos to pop music, from junk food to fine wine. To battle evil, the lovers must learn new skills. Join them on a thought-provoking, thoroughly surprising journey.

The Oxford History of Western Music is a magisterial survey of the traditions of Western music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time. This text illuminates, through a representative sampling of masterworks, those themes, styles, and currents that give shape and direction to each musical age. Taking a critical perspective, this text sets the details of music, the chronological sweep of figures, works, and musical ideas, within the larger context of world affairs and cultural history. Written by an authoritative, opinionated, and controversial figure in musicology, The Oxford History of Western Music provides a critical aesthetic position with respect to individual works, a context in which each composition may be evaluated and remembered. Taruskin combines an emphasis on structure and form with a discussion of relevant theoretical concepts in each age, to illustrate how the music itself works, and how contemporaries heard and understood it. It also describes how the c