Six world famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers feature in this beautiful gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration.
James Mayhew tells the stories of the following six much loved pieces of music, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations:
The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens
The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
The Sunken Cathedral by Claude Debussy
The Planets by Gustav Holst
The Butterfly Lovers by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang
The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky
Now this beautiful companion volume introduces children to six more dramatic and spellbinding classic orchestral works. Musical Notes on works and composers are included in the book as well as James Mayhew’s recommended recordings to download and listen to.James Mayhewis an internationally acclaimed author, artist and storyteller. He is the illustrator of theMrs. Noahseries written by Jackie Morris (twice nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal). He lives in Suffolk, England, where the big skies and gentle light are perfect for artists.
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