Front page analysis 
The Masthead’s font is white and bold, which makes it stand 
out from the colourful background. The font of the title is 
written similarly to musical notes, thus representing the vibe 
and style of the magazine. 
The layout of this magazine consists of a middle aged 
lady composing in what it suggests a concert. The 
background colours consist off brown white and peach, 
they are bland and mild colours as the audience is in the 
middle age group. 
The main image consists of a middle aged 
lady wearing an evening gown whilst she is 
composing. The portrait of this lady suggests 
that she is a prominent figure in the classical 
world, so the audience may be targeted 
towards middle aged people who enjoy 
concerts. This image is very elegant and this 
suggests that this magazine intends to 
represented in this style. 
The feature headline is “Apollo’s Fire” is the 
main cover line. It is written in a bold white 
font colour which suggests a vibe of excitement 
as above the anchorage is “THE USA’S HOTTEST 
BAROQUE BAND IS HEADING OUR WAY” which 
may indicates that “Apollo’s Fire” is a very 
prestigious classical group act. There is a slight 
usage of youthful language such as “hottest” in 
bold red capital letters, indicating that the 
magazine is attempting trying to appeal to 
other audiences and give the publication as a 
more modern vibe. 
This plug/ header suggests that this 
magazine is prestigious, as it states that it is 
news for the classical music profession, 
suggesting that it is important 
The barcode and issue date is placed at the 
right end corner of the magazine
Images: The images are located as 
a banner that takes half of the page, 
so it is not in proportional but it is 
more distinctive and noticeable, so it 
makes the contents page more 
enticing and attractive. 
Contents page analysis 
Layout: The layout is consisted with a 
banner of three pictures, whilst underneath 
it titles the contents page, alongside with a 
plug coordinated in the middle of the 
glossary. 
Plug: The magazine advertise a CD album of 
classic hits. This is related to the magazine as 
they are advertising of a similar musical genre. 
Also the title “50 GREATEST RECORDINGS” 
suggests that the magazine is associated with 
good music. 
Contents: Each feature 
headline is stated in red whilst 
underneath is the black. There is 
a monthly section and a features 
section. The actual contents 
page however, doesn’t really 
stand out compared to the 
collage of pictures. This is due 
to the small and faint font 
of the content. 
Masthead: The headline is consisted with a formal 
font tilted with serifs included, portraying an elegant 
image. However it isn’t as noticeable as the picture 
board, the font and colour should be changed in 
order for the feature headline is more bold.
D 
Double page spread analysis 
Quotation: This quote included text that seems controversial or notice so it 
would immediately entice the audience to notice the text and read on. This 
extract stands out vividly in its white big font against the contrast of the 
black background; it is also placed in an unconventional way, it is placed as 
if it was a masthead, as to capture the attention of the readers. Another 
quotation is placed in the main image. 
Main Image: The image is 
coordinated in a whole page, 
whilst the text is placed at the 
other side of the page. The image 
features a well-known violinist in 
the classical music genre. The 
model is dressed relatively 
smartly and in the background of 
the picture, it features a few 
violins, representing his craft. The 
model is dressed formally as to 
the standard, to what the 
magazine intends to represent 
from the publication. 
Text: The background colour to the text is 
black, whilst the context is white. As similar 
to the quotation, this makes the context 
more visually noticeable and attractive. 
Masthead: The Masthead is much smaller 
than the quotation; it is more similar to a 
feature headline. However we are aware of 
the headline, which states the musician’s 
name. The text is placed in rectangular 
orange box, consisted with a white text in 
front.

Classical magazine analysis

  • 1.
    Front page analysis The Masthead’s font is white and bold, which makes it stand out from the colourful background. The font of the title is written similarly to musical notes, thus representing the vibe and style of the magazine. The layout of this magazine consists of a middle aged lady composing in what it suggests a concert. The background colours consist off brown white and peach, they are bland and mild colours as the audience is in the middle age group. The main image consists of a middle aged lady wearing an evening gown whilst she is composing. The portrait of this lady suggests that she is a prominent figure in the classical world, so the audience may be targeted towards middle aged people who enjoy concerts. This image is very elegant and this suggests that this magazine intends to represented in this style. The feature headline is “Apollo’s Fire” is the main cover line. It is written in a bold white font colour which suggests a vibe of excitement as above the anchorage is “THE USA’S HOTTEST BAROQUE BAND IS HEADING OUR WAY” which may indicates that “Apollo’s Fire” is a very prestigious classical group act. There is a slight usage of youthful language such as “hottest” in bold red capital letters, indicating that the magazine is attempting trying to appeal to other audiences and give the publication as a more modern vibe. This plug/ header suggests that this magazine is prestigious, as it states that it is news for the classical music profession, suggesting that it is important The barcode and issue date is placed at the right end corner of the magazine
  • 2.
    Images: The imagesare located as a banner that takes half of the page, so it is not in proportional but it is more distinctive and noticeable, so it makes the contents page more enticing and attractive. Contents page analysis Layout: The layout is consisted with a banner of three pictures, whilst underneath it titles the contents page, alongside with a plug coordinated in the middle of the glossary. Plug: The magazine advertise a CD album of classic hits. This is related to the magazine as they are advertising of a similar musical genre. Also the title “50 GREATEST RECORDINGS” suggests that the magazine is associated with good music. Contents: Each feature headline is stated in red whilst underneath is the black. There is a monthly section and a features section. The actual contents page however, doesn’t really stand out compared to the collage of pictures. This is due to the small and faint font of the content. Masthead: The headline is consisted with a formal font tilted with serifs included, portraying an elegant image. However it isn’t as noticeable as the picture board, the font and colour should be changed in order for the feature headline is more bold.
  • 3.
    D Double pagespread analysis Quotation: This quote included text that seems controversial or notice so it would immediately entice the audience to notice the text and read on. This extract stands out vividly in its white big font against the contrast of the black background; it is also placed in an unconventional way, it is placed as if it was a masthead, as to capture the attention of the readers. Another quotation is placed in the main image. Main Image: The image is coordinated in a whole page, whilst the text is placed at the other side of the page. The image features a well-known violinist in the classical music genre. The model is dressed relatively smartly and in the background of the picture, it features a few violins, representing his craft. The model is dressed formally as to the standard, to what the magazine intends to represent from the publication. Text: The background colour to the text is black, whilst the context is white. As similar to the quotation, this makes the context more visually noticeable and attractive. Masthead: The Masthead is much smaller than the quotation; it is more similar to a feature headline. However we are aware of the headline, which states the musician’s name. The text is placed in rectangular orange box, consisted with a white text in front.