Why Handel Waggled His Wig and Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers (INSCRIBED)

Isserlis, Steven (INSCRIBED)

ISBN 10: 0571224784 / ISBN 13: 9780571224784

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, London, 2006

200 x 130mm. pp. 277. English text. Interesting association copy of 'Why Handel Waggled His Wig and Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers' inscribed to Professor David Brown (Tchaikovsky musicologist). Inscription to title page read 'To David - With many thanks for all your help with the Tchaikovsky chapter!! And looking forward to meeting you at al! All bestest - Steven'. Black and white illustrations. Bound in original pictorial card covers. Some toning to text block and light bumping to edges, otherwise generally clean. Binding strong. No underlining. See images. Seller Inventory # 043626

Synopsis:

The eagerly awaited follow-up to the best-selling Why Beethoven Threw the Stew.

What did Haydn's wife use for curling-paper for her hair?
What did Schubert do with his old spectacles case?
Why was Dvorák given a butcher's apron when he was a little boy?
Why did Tchaikovsky spit on a map of Europe?
Why did Fauré find a plate of spinach on his face?
And why did Handel waggle his wig?

In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis set out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his own cello teacher - the chance to people his own world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends. In his new book he draws us irresistibly into the world of six more favourite composers, bringing them alive in a manner that cannot fail to catch the imagination of children encountering classical music for the first time. Once again the text is packed with facts, dates and anecdotes, interspersed with lively black-and-white line illustrations, making this an attractive and accessible read for children to enjoy on their own or share with an adult.

'If Why Beethoven Threw the Stew does not turn your child into a music lover, the chances are nothing will.' Daily Mail

About the Author: Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and multi-faceted career as soloist, chamber musician and educator. He appears regularly with the world's leading orchestras, gives recitals every season in major musical centres, devises fascinating chamber music programmes, performs with many period-instrument ensembles, plays and writes for children, and works with many living composers. He has written two children's books, and gives masterclasses worldwide. For the past eighteen years he has been Artistic Director of the International Musicians' Seminar at Prussia Cove, Cornwall.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Why Handel Waggled His Wig and Lots More ...
Publisher: Faber and Faber Limited, London
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Hellard, Susan
Condition: Very Good -
Signed: Inscribed By Author
Edition: First Paperback Edition.