Why Beethoven Threw the Stew - And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers (Paperback, Main)

In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets 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. Witty and informative at the same time, Isserlis introduces us to six of his favourite composers: the sublime genius Bach, the quicksilver Mozart, Beethoven with his gruff humour, the shy Schumann, the prickly Brahms and that extraordinary split personality, Stravinsky. Isserlis brings the composers alive in an irresistible manner that can't fail to catch the attention of any child whose ear has been caught by any of the music described, or anyone entering the world of classical music for the first time. The lively black and white line illustrations provide a perfect accompaniment to the text, and make this book attractive and accessible for children to enjoy on their own or share with an adult.

General

Imprint:	Faber and Faber Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2001
Authors:	Steven Isserlis
Dimensions:	198 x 126 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	144
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-0-571-20616-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > Music > General Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-571-20616-6
Barcode:	9780571206162

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