Academy of Barmy Composers: Classical (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Graffeg Limited, Cardiff, 2021
Series: Book 2 of 3 - ABC of Opera
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Paperback. The ABC of Opera tells thrilling children' s stories about composers from the past 500 years up to today, by meeting the composers themselves and hearing their stories in a remarkable new series of four magical tales, as never told before.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. A school trip goes from boring to brilliant when Jack and Megan are reunited with their old friend Trunk and travel back to the Classical period and the cities of Salzburg and Paris, discovering the music of Windy Wolfie (Mozart) Tortellini Rossini, the moody yet resilient Bilious Beethoven, and many more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Academy of Barmy Composers: Classical (Paperback)
- Author
- Mark Llewelyn Evans
- Publisher
- Graffeg Limited, Cardiff
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1912213877
- ISBN 13
- 9781912213870
- Series
- Book 2 of 3: ABC of Opera
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
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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.
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