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The eagerly awaited follow-up to the best-selling Why Beethoven Threw the Stew.
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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
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book was fantastic. I read it straight through & it took me about a week, & once I was done, I missed it -A sign of a good book. From this book, you will learn about the lives of 6 wonderful composers, exicting new vocabulary and what to do with your granny when you're bored. Steven brings the charcters to life in a way that anybody can enjoy it. However, that said, I would recomend this to anybody above the age of 10. I liked the choice of composers as well. One thing that is a bit surprising is that I still don't know why Handel waggled ihs wig.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my 10 year old son (to further entice him into the world of classical music), but ended up hogging the book myself! It is very good - pitched quite nicely at children with a conversation, jokey tone. And my boy won't get his hands on it until I've read it again, although I am going to buy 'Why Beethoven threw the Stew'; he can make a start on that one!
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Very fun. Worth a read at any age.
11 Nov 2010
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This book is all about having a fun, easy read while learning about the lives of these great composers. Not in depth but quite good for all ages.
Great introduction to composers and their music
21 Nov 2011
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Came upon this book by accident, thinking it would be a good educational read for children. It turned out to be a witty, well-written introduction to some famous composers and their notable works (and some under-appreciated ones), full of little personal anecdotes alongside basic historical information. A good, fun place to start at any age.
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