|
|
|
|
|
Joseph Haydn The Merry Little Peasant (Great Musicians Series)
| Our Price |
$ 10.88
|
|
| Retail Value |
$ 13.95 |
|
| You Save |
$ 3.07 (22%) |
|
| Item Number |
77293 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item Description...
Joseph Haydn , The Merry Little Peasant, is a simple, inspiring childrens biography of the great musician Franz Joseph Haydn which will win its way into the hearts of all music-loving children. As a child, Franz Joseph Haydn was called "Little Sepperl." He used to sit on a stool near his father with two smooth pieces of wood held firmly in his hands, playing his own make-believe violin. His parents watched as the boy drew one piece of wood slowly across the other. He played very seriously and kept perfect time!
One day he went to live with his cousin in a town near Vienna. He learned to read music and sing. Once when the drummer was too sick to march in a procession, little Franz Joseph was asked to take his place. He practiced all day on a barrel with a cloth tied over the top until he could play the part without a single mistake. Such were the musical beginnings of the boy who would play before kings and who penned some of the most beautiful music ever written.
Recommended for boys and girls from 8 to 12 years of age. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 120
Binding Softcover
Release Date Nov 1, 2005
ISBN 1933573007
EAN 9781933573007
|
Availability 100 units.
Availability accurate as of May 24, 2012 11:13.
Usually ships within one to two business days from Johnson City, TN.
Orders shipping to an address other than a confirmed Credit Card / Paypal Billing address may incur and additional processing delay.
|
Product Categories
Similar Products
Reviews - What do our customers think?
 | Excellent and Accessible Children's Biography Jul 17, 2007 |
This is such a sweet little book for children, and adults will enjoy reading through it as well. The way Haydn's childhood and early years are portrayed is delightfully entertaining, as well as educational. If this had been a little tale invented to amuse children instead of a factual biography, it could hardly be more enchanting. Readers will find it easy to remember these interesting details of Haydn's life because they will be in sympathy with him in his escapades, disappointments, and successes. In addition to describing the life of this composer, the authors also attempt an introduction to his music. Several musical pieces are included for the reader to play on the piano to see for themselves how charming Haydn's music is. Musical terms are also explained, such as, "A sonata, you know, is music written for solo instruments with an accompaniment", or "A symphony is music written for an orchestra and is divided into several parts."
I heartily recommend this excellent book, especially for children who may be learning Haydn's music in their lessons. The authors have done an outstanding job, and I will be looking for their others. | | | Write your own review about Joseph Haydn The Merry Little Peasant (Great Musicians Series)
|
(0 Items)
