Author: Gerhard, Ana

Publisher: Illustrated

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 72

Release Date: 01-05-2020

Details: Product Description Spiders, butterflies, wasps, frogs... Many of these critters, whether insects or small animals, have fueled the imagination of musicians of all eras. Works by Beethoven, Bartók, Ravel and other composers will introduce children to classical music by introducing them to this animal-inspired repertoire. Wonderfully illustrated, the book also contains a glossary of musical terms, a guide to listening and a short biography of each composer. The disc offers twenty excerpts from various recordings of pieces performed by internationally renowned masters, including the Royal National Orchestra of Scotland, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the ORFEO Baroque Ensemble. About the Author Ana Gerhard trained as a concert pianist at the National Conservatory of Music in Mexico City. A piano teacher, she hosted several radio programs devoted to the promotion of classical music. She has been a three-time winner of the prestigious Parents' Choice Gold Award in the United States for Amazing Water, Listen to the Birds and Simply Fantastic.Mauricio Gómez Morín is one of Mexico's most respected illustrators, having created dozens of award-winning books over the past 25 years. He has also served as artistic director of the renowned publishing house Fondo de Cultura Económica and, in 2016, was the official spokesperson for the 36th International Book Fair on Children and Youth in Mexico City.

EAN: 9782924774571

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Item Condition: New