Why Beethoven Threw the Stew

Author: Steven Isserlis
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571268676
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
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.

Why Beethoven Threw the Stew

Author: Steven Isserlis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780571206162
Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
A fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories about the lives of famous composers.

Why Handel Waggled His Wig

Author: Steven Isserlis
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571268684
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
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

Lives of the Musicians

Author: Kathleen Krull
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152480103
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
What are musicians really like?

The Bach Cello Suites

Author: Steven Isserlis
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571366260
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
A unique Companion to J S Bach's iconic Cello Suites from internationally-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis. 'Isserlis is the master of the material, yet always able to make it accessible . . . It is an absolute treat to be led to this sublime music by such an ethusiastic expert.' MICHAEL PALIN 'The book I've always wanted: an accessible, eloquent guide to the world's greatest - and maybe most elusive - pieces of music. And written by the man I'd want to tell me about it. This is such a delight.' DERREN BROWN 'Illuminating.' OBSERVER 'Striking.' THE SPECTATOR Bach's six Cello Suites are among the most cherished of all the works in the classical music literature. Shrouded in mystery - they were largely unknown for some two hundred years after their composition - they have acquired a magical aura which continues to attract and fascinate audiences the world over. To cellists they represent a musical bible, to listeners, scarcely less. Through what are on the surface simple dance suites, Bach takes us on a spiritual journey like no other, leading us from joy to tragedy, concluding in jubilation, even triumph. Award-winning international cellist Steven Isserlis, whose recent recording of the Suites met with the highest critical acclaim, goes deep into that emotional journey, bringing to bear all his many years' experience of performing the Suites. His book is intended as a rewarding companion for all music lovers, ranging from the casual listener to the performing musician. By offering his own very personal observations of the music, Isserlis's aim is to take the reader further into the world of the Suites in order to enhance the experience of hearing some of the greatest works ever composed. Praise for Steven Isserlis' BACH: THE CELLO SUITES 'The most wonderful cello-playing, surely among the most consistently beautiful to have been heard in this demanding music.' GRAMOPHONE 'Isserlis has done the impossible. He has given the listener something new, and indeed something outstandingly good . . . This recording can sit proudly on the shelf alongside the great recordings of Casals and Rostropovich. In fact, I may find myself picking it up as the favourite.' BBC RADIO 3

Robert Schumann's Advice to Young Musicians

Author: Robert Schumann
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022648288X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
The great composer’s “superb” advice on playing, practicing, composing, and being a musician, with additional comments by renowned cellist Steven Isserlis (Times Literary Supplement). If everybody were to play first violin, we could not have an orchestra. Originally published in1850, Advice to Young Musicians: Musical Rules for Home and in Life offered composer Robert Schumann’s combination of practical advice and poetic words of wisdom for young people beginning their musical education. Presented in aphorisms and short paragraphs, the book’s insights remain as valuable today as when they were written. Recognizing the continued resonance of Schumann’s words, world-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis, himself a writer of children’s books and many articles for young musicians, set out to rescue the work from history. Here, he revisits Schumann’s work and contributes his own contemporary counsel for musicians and music lovers. For this edition, Isserlis retranslated Schumann’s text and arranged it into four thematic sections: “On being a musician,” “Playing,” “Practicing,” and “Composing.” Each page is decoratively designed, and accompanying Schumann’s original quotations are Isserlis’s thoughtful and often humorous glosses. The book concludes with Isserlis’s own reflections on his life as a musician and performer: “My Own Bits of Advice (For What They’re Worth).” The result is a unique and thought-provoking book that will be treasured by aspiring musicians of any age.

Beautiful Stories for Children

Author: Charles Sanders
Publisher: Christian Liberty Press
ISBN: 9781930092310
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
This reader is designed to increase the reading and vocabulary skills of students who have already mastered the fundamentals of phonics. Poetry selections are also included in this text as well as numerous full-color illustrations. Grade 2.

Pookins Gets Her Way

Author: Helen Lester
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0544324064
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Pookins always manages to get her way until the day she meets a gnome who can grant her every wish.

The King of Messy Potatoes

Author: John Dashney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964135765
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description

Sanity in the Summertime

Author: Linda Dillow
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
ISBN: 9780840731883
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Sanity during the summer school vacation can be a reality for moms and kids with the help of this creative guide to summer survival. Includes: car games, daily activities for kids, learning skills, ideas for earning money, rainy day activities, and recipes for kids.