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Why Beethoven Threw the Stew
Steven Isserlis
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Description for Why Beethoven Threw the Stew
Paperback. "Why Beethoven Threw the Stew" offers children an introduction to the world of classical composers and their music. Num Pages: 144 pages, integrated b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: 5AJ; AVH; YNC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 197 x 127 x 12. Weight in Grams: 140.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Faber and Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Weight
144g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780571206162
SKU
V9780571206162
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Ref
99-60
About Steven Isserlis
Steven Isserlis was born into music at a fairly early age. These days, he travels all over the world, playing concerts to whoever wants to listen (and to a few who don't too) and making recordings. In 1998, he was awarded a CBE, for 'services to music'; and in 2000, the city of Zwickau bestowed the Schumann Prize 2000 upon ... Read more
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