Why Handel Waggled His Wig: And Lots More Stories About The Lives Of Great Composers (Main)

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Synopsis
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
Copyright:
2006

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9780571268689
Related ISBNs:
9780571224784
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Steven Isserlis, 2
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Humor, Music
Grade Levels:
Seventh grade
Reading Age:
7 and up
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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