Academy of Barmy Composers: Classical: Welcome to Classical (ABC of Opera) - Softcover

Mark Llewelyn Evans

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1912213877 ISBN 13: 9781912213870

Publisher: Graffeg Limited, 2021

Synopsis

Discover the thrilling story of opera with Jack, Megan and the time-travelling Trunk.

A school trip takes Jack and Megan to the Natural History Museum, London, where they are reunited with their old friend Trunk. Freeing him from an exhibit, they are whisked back to the Classical period (c. 1730-1820) and the cities of Salzburg and Paris. Here they learn all about this momentous era in musical history from the creators themselves.

Tasked with taking the music and stories of Windy Wolfie (Mozart, the penniless prodigy), Riotous Rossini (the king of the dining table) and the moody and resilient Bilious Beethoven back to the present, Jack and Megan soon find themselves caught up in the return of the Queen of the Night, Mozart's most evil creation. Who will win the day and can Jack and Megan keep their heads off the block?

Join us on another unforgettable leg of this 500-year journey, told like never before.

What people are saying:

'Please include this book in your collection it will inspire your children and more importantly you'll adore it yourself. I only wish I'd met ABC when I was in school.' Anthea Turner

'The Academy of Barmy Composers is gloriously full of fun and facts, illustrated lavishly and quite irresistible. Fabulous in every way.' Joanna Lumley

'The history of classical music has never been so much fun!' National Children's Orchestra.

'Book 2 from the ABC is a vibrant read with dynamic characters leaping from every page. Visually thrilling, it's a dazzlingly colourful whirlwind ride through a fascinating world.' Eloise Williams

‘A text that tempts, informs and delights. A pleasure to read.' Professor Teresa Cremin, Open University.

'An irresistible introduction to classical music for the young' Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Schools

About this title

About the Author

Mark Llewelyn Evans is the founder and creative director of ABC of Opera Productions, which tours UK-wide introducing children to the stories and glories of the opera through music and storytelling. Mark is a professional opera singer who has sung the principal baritone roles for many of the opera houses and lives in Llantrisant, Wales. Mark was the winner of the Amati Guildhall Creative Entrepreneurs' Award 2019.

Karl Davies is an exciting children's book illustrator whose work brings the cast and characters of the ABC of Opera vividly to life. His other illustration work includes two children's stories with Roy Noble: Walking with Bamps and The B Team. Karl is a landscape artist and lives in Pontypridd, Wales.

Edition details

• Publisher: Graffeg Limited
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912213877
• ISBN 13: 9781912213870
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Karl Davies
• Number of pages: 64