Why Beethoven Threw the Stew
eBook - ePub

Why Beethoven Threw the Stew

And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Why Beethoven Threw the Stew

And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers

About this book

In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his own cello teacher - the chance to people his own world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends.

Witty and informative at the same time, Isserlis introduces us to six of his favourite composers: the sublime genius Bach, the quicksilver Mozart, Beethoven with his gruff humour, the shy Schumann, the prickly Brahms and that extraordinary split personality, Stravinsky. Isserlis brings the composers alive in an irresistible manner that can't fail to catch the attention of any child whose ear has been caught by any of the music described, or anyone entering the world of classical music for the first time.

The lively black and white line illustrations provide a perfect accompaniment to the text, and make this book attractive and accessible for children to enjoy on their own or share with an adult.

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Information

Publisher
Faber & Faber
Year
2012
eBook ISBN
9780571268672
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. LandingPage
  3. Title Page
  4. Dedication
  5. A Note for Parents
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. Johann Sebastian Bach
  9. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  10. Ludwig van Beethoven
  11. Robert Schumann
  12. Johannes Brahms
  13. Igor Stravinsky
  14. Musical Words
  15. Thank yous
  16. INDEX
  17. About the Author
  18. Copyright