Musical selection and explanatory text Ana Gerhard Illustrations Claudia Legnazzi

Gnomes, fairies, witches, elves… These fantastic creatures have always sparked children's imaginations. In this compilation, works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and other composers inspired by ancient legends and superstitions introduce classical music to little ones. Wonderfully illustrated, the book also includes a glossary of musical terms and short biographies of the composers. A whole host of fabulous characters to discover in a new way!

20 recorded excerpts of pieces performed by world-renowned orchestras, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, and the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields.

The introductory texts, listening guide, and composer biographies are as well-crafted as ever and are admirably served by amusing illustrations. LE DEVOIR

BOOK-DISC 978-2-924217-28-3
Publication date: 2015
Age: 7 to 9 years
Themes: composers, classical music, fantastic creatures
Hardcover, 21 cm x 21 cm, 64 pages accompanied by a 39-minute disc (20 recorded excerpts)