The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music

Tim Lihoreau, Philip Noyce, Sally Agar

ISBN 10: 0241611997 / ISBN 13: 9780241611999

Editore: DK Children 2023-10-05, 2023

Codice articolo 6666-GRD-9780241611999

Riassunto:

Discover the world's most famous ballets, including Swan Lake, Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird accompanied by 10 sound clips of child-friendly pieces.

"The perfect way to discover the stories behind famous ballets and introduce the melodies to your children. Simply adorable." Myleene Klass

Learn about the music and stories of ballet in the second book of The Very Young Person's Guide To... series.

Pull on your pointe shoes and follow our heroes as they explore beautiful scenes inspired by some of ballet's most loved music, including Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird. Young readers can discover iconic moments including Swan Lake's Dance of the Cygnets, The Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gardée, and Don Quixote's Dance of the Matadors. Original illustrations capture the beautiful story of the ballet, while the sound button brings the composer's dazzling pieces to life. Every spread features fascinating facts about the ballet, performers, the composer, and the music.

Ideal for young children starting music and dance lessons, The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music is guaranteed to delight and inspire.

Informazioni sull?autore:

Tim Lihoreau has a degree in music from the University of Leeds. He was a professional pianist, and along with his wife, he runs amateur choirs in his home village and regularly plays the organ at his local church.

Phil Noyce has been the Managing Editor of Classic FM since March 2020. He has written for a large array of radio programmes and presenters, reaching millions of people. He is a keen musician who plays the cello and electric bass.

Sally Agar is an illustrator and designer based in North Yorkshire. She loves working with colour, texture, and pattern, and aims to bring a bit of everyday magic to her illustrations. She loves creating characters with spark and energy.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music
Casa editrice: DK Children 2023-10-05
Data di pubblicazione: 2023
Legatura: Hardcover
Condizione: New