Simply Fantastic - Gerhard, Ana
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A fantastical introduction to classical music through creatures that have inspired composers, from sugar plum fairies to valkyries! Introduce children to the fantastical characters found in legends and fairytales--including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves, and wizards-- through the works of classical composers like Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and other composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations. A glossary of musical terms, a short biography of…mehr

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A fantastical introduction to classical music through creatures that have inspired composers, from sugar plum fairies to valkyries! Introduce children to the fantastical characters found in legends and fairytales--including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves, and wizards-- through the works of classical composers like Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and other composers. An original and interesting way for younger listeners to discover classical music, this book pairs three centuries of music history with stunning and evocative illustrations. A glossary of musical terms, a short biography of each composer, and a brief description of each extraordinary character are included. The accompanying CD features 20 compositions performed by world-renowned ensembles such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, La Scala Chorus and Orchestra, and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. WINNER OF THE PARENTS' CHOICE GOLD AWARD AND NATIONAL PARENTING PUBLICATIONS GOLD AWARD
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Ana Gerhard studied as a concert pianist at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City and is a renowned music educator. In addition to writing the Little Stories of Great Composers series, she is a four-time recipient of the Parents' Choice Award for Little Creatures, Simply Fantastic and Amazing Water. Claudia Legnazzi studied at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires and has illustrated children's books for the past 25 years. She has won numerous awards, including the Argentina Book Chamber's Album of the Year and Mexico's International Prize for Illustrated Books. Some of her work has been acquired by the Chihiro Art Museum of Japan and belongs to its permanent collection.