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Once Upon a Tune: Stories from the Orchestra
Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music. You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt in The Hall of the Mountain King; grapple with a magic broom in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, meet the evil Witch of the North in The Swan of Tuonela, sail the seven seas with Sinbad the Sailor in Scheherazade; be a prince disguised as a bee in The Flight of the Bumblebee, and become a fearless hero in William Tell. The stories are excitingly told and stunningly illustrated by James Mayhew. Includes Musical Notes with more information about the stories and music, plus James's recommended recordings to download and listen to.
Book Details
- Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
- Publish Date: Apr 1st, 2022
- Pages: 96
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 11.72in - 10.22in - 0.69in - 1.76lb
- EAN: 9781913074036
- Recommended age: 07-09
- Categories: • Performing Arts - Music• Fairy Tales & Folklore - General• Short Stories
About the Author
James Mayhew has been creating books for children for over 30 years, including Mrs Noah's Pockets and Mrs Noah's Garden (with Jackie Morris) and the bestselling Katie and Ella Bella series. Alongside his work creating books, James works with a huge variety of orchestras and musicians, presenting highly acclaimed concerts that combine music, story, and art, created live on stage, for children.
Praise for this book
"As in Ella Bella Ballerina and Cinderella (2009) and Ella Bella Ballerina and The Sleeping Beauty (2008), Mayhew's simple storytelling and delicate watercolors in blues, pinks and lilacs meld together to tell the tale of the much-beloved ballet and evoke its timeless mystery and ethereal qualities for young audiences." --Kirkus Reviews on Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake
"A vibrant collection...This book is a rich introduction to international fairy tales and to classical music." - Book of the Week "A beautiful new book capturing the magic of stories behind major orchestral works." Gramophone "An imagination well worth walking through." --Kirkus Reviews on Mrs. Noah's Garden