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Simon & Schuster Inc.  |  SKU: 1003809

A Symphony of Stories: Musical Myths and Tuneful Tales

$22.95
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Six world famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers feature in this beautiful gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration.

James Mayhew tells the stories of the following six much loved pieces of music, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations:

The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens

The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

The Sunken Cathedral by Claude Debussy

The Planets by Gustav Holst

The Butterfly Lovers by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang

The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky

Musical Notes on works and composers are included in the book as well as James Mayhew’s recommended recordings to download and listen to.

Recommended Ages
  • Ages 3-4
  • Ages 5-7

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