Stories from the Opera - Softcover

Husain Shahrukh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846860989 ISBN 13: 9781846860980

Publisher: Barefoot Books, 2007

Synopsis

Opera is one of the most spectacular and exhilarating art forms in the world, but is often perceived as being difficult for children to understand. This new paperback with CD edition tells a different story. Author Shahrukh Husain has selected seven classical operas, retelling them in a way that will capture the imagination of today s children. Each story opens with background information on the composer and a scene-setting introduction, while end-notes offer advice for parents on best recordings.

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Review:

"Let this book once and for all dispel any notions that children will not like opera. As this collection demonstrates, beneath that ornate and unfamiliar music are stories of fantasy, romance and suspense that have enchanted young and old for centuries . . . Parents who want to encourage an appreciation of music in their offspring will be hard-pressed to find a more accessible introduction of opera." --ForeWord Magazine

"Misplaced your libretto? Not to worry. The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera highlights the tales of The Little Sweep, The Magic Flute and five other operas. Tall, narrow illustrations by James Mayhew flank the text, and opulent framed full-page artwork mimics the stage." --Publishers Weekly

"Let this book once and for all dispel any notions that children will not like opera. As this collection demonstrates, beneath that ornate and unfamiliar music are stories of fantasy, romance and suspense that have enchanted young and old for centuries . . . Parents who want to encourage an appreciation of music in their offspring will be hard-pressed to find a more accessible introduction of opera." --ForeWord Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1846860989
• ISBN 13: 9781846860980
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: James Mayhew