A Symphony of Stories

Musical Myths and Tuneful Tales

By:

James Mayhew

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Hardback

$54.00

Releases 12 Nov 2024

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This product will be released on 12th November, 2024

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Description

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.

Author Biography:

James Mayhew is an internationally acclaimed author, artist and storyteller. He is the illustrator of the Mrs. Noah series 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.

Release date NZ

November 12th, 2024

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