Why Beethoven Threw the Stew: And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Com

Description: Why Beethoven Threw the Stew by Steven Isserlis A fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories about the lives of famous composers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Why did Bachs son call him The Old Wig?What part did Stravinskys parrot play at dinner parties?How did Mozart keep his pigtails styled?What did Schumann invent to make his fingers stronger?And why did Beethoven throw the stew?This book is a unique introduction for children to the world of classical composers and their music.Famous cellist Steven Isserlis brings six of his favourite composers to life in an irresistible manner, painting hilarious biographical portraits of them and describing their music in lively detail. Packed with facts, dates, anecdotes and illustrations, Why Beethoven Threw the Stew is an attractive and accessible read for children (and their parents!). Notes An introduction to six classical composers: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Stravinsky. Written by this professional cellist, who wrote it for his 8 year-old son, in the absence of anything else on the market. B/w illus. Flap Why Beethoven Threw the Stew Why did Bachs son call him The Old Wig? What part did Stravinskys parrot play at dinner parties? How did Mozart keep his pigtails styled? What did Schumann invent to make his fingers stronger? And why did Beethoven throw his stew? This book is a unique introduction for children to the world of classical composers and their music. Famous cellist Steven Isserlis brings six of his favorite composers to life in an irresistible manner, painting hilarious biographical portraits of each of them and describing their music in lively detail. Packed with facts, dates, anecdotes and illustrations, Why Beethoven Threw the Stew is an attractive and accessible read for children (and their parents!). Author Biography Steven Isserlis whole family was musical - his father plays the violin, his mother played the piano, and his two sisters play the violin and viola - so he took up the cello because he didnt want to get left out. He soon decided that playing the cello was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life(partly because it meant that he wouldnt have to get up too early in the morning to get to work). These days, he travels all over the world, playing concerts to whoever wants to listen (and to a few who dont too) and making recordings. He studied in England, Scotland and America; his main teacher was a wonderfully eccentric lady called Jane Cowan, who convinced him that he had to become friends with the composers whose music he played. In 1998, he was awarded a CBE, for services to music; and in 2000, he was awarded the Schumann prize. Promotional Why Beethoven Threw the Stew: And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers, by Steven Isserlis, is an enlightening and hilarious history of some of our favourite classical composers. Long Description A fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories about the lives of famous composers. Why did Bachs son call him The Old Wig? What part did Stravinskys parrot play at dinner parties? How did Mozart keep his pigtails styled? What did Schumann invent to make his fingers stronger? And why did Beethoven throw the stew? This book is a unique introduction for children to the world of classical composers and their music.Famous cellist Steven Isserlis brings six of his favourite composers to life in an irresistible manner, painting hilarious biographical portraits of them and describing their music in lively detail. Packed with facts, dates, anecdotes and illustrations, Why Beethoven Threw the Stew is an attractive and accessible read for children (and their parents!). Promotional "Headline" Why Beethoven Threw the Stew: And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers , by Steven Isserlis, is an enlightening and hilarious history of some of our favourite classical composers. Details ISBN0571206166 Author Steven Isserlis Year 2001 ISBN-10 0571206166 ISBN-13 9780571206162 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-10-08 Subtitle And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 780.922 Illustrations integrated b&w line drawings Media Book Edition 1st Language English Pages 144 Audience Age 9-11 Publisher Faber & Faber Imprint Faber & Faber Short Title WHY BEETHOVEN THREW THE STEW Illustrator Adam Stower Birth 1958 DOI 10.1604/9780571206162 UK Release Date 2001-10-08 AU Release Date 2001-10-08 Edition Description Main Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97790463;

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