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Guardian, November 13, 2001
There's a delightful chumminess to the writing and the book is full of entertaining anecdotes...
Oxford Times, October 19, 2001
[It] is aimed at children, but adults with a sketchy knowledge of classical music could benefit from reading it.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I loved this book, and learnt a lot I didn't know about some great composers. We could argue about inclusions / exclusions forever - don't let's.
Excellent gift for any child interested in classical music.
The only lack I felt was of any accompanying CD - but you can remedy that easily at Amazon.co.uk, no doubt....
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Presenting classical music and composers to children is always tricky - they tend to be associated with "stuffy" adults - but this book makes a pleasant change. You can read it together with younger children, and then listen to the music suggested in the book, and it means a whole lot more to them. I think most adults would enjoy this too!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book brings to life the characters of the great composers, showing just how unique and interesting they were. A much-needed injection of humour into the world of classical music, that will hopefully challenge the notion that classical music is stuffy and for snobs only....a view held by adults as well as children!
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Meet the composers and listen to their music
I bought this for my grandchildren, but, having read it, now realise they will have to wait a few years as it is more suitable for interested six or seven year-olds with good... Read more
Published 6 months ago by RR Waller
Enjoyable intro to the ol' maestros
It's the anecdotes and the way in which the old masters are portrayed as human beings of flesh and blood that are the book's main attraction, although I personally find that at... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2004 by JJA Kiefte
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