Chopin (First Discovery: Music) (First Discovery in Music (ABRSM)) - Hardcover

Catherine Weill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851033084 ISBN 13: 9781851033089

Publisher: Moonlight Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

This new 'First Discovery' series of illustrated listening books will appeal to young children by introducing them to the lives of the great composers in pictures, music and words. The accompanying CD has extracts of each composer's music together with a narration of their life story. Children can listen, learn and enjoy - again and again.

About this title

Review:

A wonderful introduction for children and adults alike!' (Music Teacher)

Attractive easy to read format and enchantingly illustrated...an essential for every budding young musician and an ideal way to introduce any young child to the joy of classical music.' (Stringendo)

This book and CD package oozes gentility. There's no attempt to hoodwink Robbie Williams wannabes - the approach is too confident for artifice. The story of the composer's life is peppered with practical ideas to help with different aspects of musicianship. (The Guardian)

This popular and impressive range... a popular choice among family and friends as eye catching, educational presents. (The Bookseller)

Performance and editing are of top quality...so many different musical avenues, concepts and activities...a good text to purchase for either the home or school and an excellent value. (Philadelphia Music Educators Association)

Synopsis:

"Uses pictures, music and words to tell the story of Chopin's life. Accompanying CD includes a narrated version of the story, and superb recordings of Chopin's music. Written in 'child-friendly' language, attractively presented with entertaining illustrations. Young children can read the story themselves or listen to it on the CD. Includes 'activity boxes' suggesting further musical activities for children to enjoy."

About this edition

• Publisher: Moonlight Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1851033084
• ISBN 13: 9781851033089
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 26
• Editor: Penelope Stanley-Baker
• Illustrator: Charlotte Voake