The Barefoot Books of Stories from the Opera - Couverture souple

Husain, Shahrukh

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1782852530 ISBN 13 : 9781782852537

Editeur : Barefoot Books Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

With vivid language, lots of facts for music lovers and beautiful illustrations, this expansive gift book introduces youngsters to seven of the world's best-loved operas in a delightful way. AGES: 6-10 AUTHOR: Shahrukh Husain is an author and psychotherapist who specialises in film, women's studies and myth. She has also written Stories from the Opera for Barefoot Books. Shahrukh lives in London, England. ILLUSTRATOR: James Mayhew is an award-wining illustrator and a passionate opera fan. His commissions inlcude a number of programs for the Kirov Opera, St Petersburg and a series of T-shirts for the Metropolitan Opera Guild, New York. James lives and works in Hertfordshire, England. NARRATOR: Miranda Richardson has many film and television credits to her name. She has won two Golden Globe Awards, for her roles in Fatherland and Enchanted April. SELLING POINTS: Storytelling on Stage: Featured operas include "The Magic Flute" (Mozart); "The Little Sweep" (Britten); "Hansel and Gretel" (Humperdinck); "The Flying Dutchman" (Wagner); "La Cenerentola" (Rossini); "Orpheus and Eurydice" (Gluck) and "Christmas Eve" (Rimsky-Korsakov) Critical Acclaim: "Children need music! This anthology introduces them to opera in an unforgettable way!" Placido Domingo Educational Extras: This book not only features seven great stories, it also describes the way in which opera houses run and includes biographies of the composers and recommended recordings REVIEWS: "A spectacular anthology of exciting, accessible and action-packed stories" The Guardian **Includes 2 CDs***

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Shahrukh Husain is a folklorist and psychotherapist, specializing in film, women's studies and myth. She has written several books, including Women who Wear the Breeches (Anchor/Doubleday 1996), chosen for the Independent's Best Books of 1995 list, and Mecca (1993). She is the compiler of The Virago Book of Witches (1993). Shahrukh has also adapted and rewritten books for film production, including Lilah for Buena Vista Films (Disney) and Anita Desai's In Custody (Merchant Ivory Productions), which was nominated for a BAFTA award in 1994. Miranda Richardson has many film and television credits to her name, including The Hours; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Sleepy Hollow; Empire of the Sun and The Phantom of the Opera. Miranda has won two Golden Globe awards for her roles in Enchanted April and Fatherland. She narrates The Princess and the White Bear King and The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera. James Mayhew studied illustration at Maidstone College of Art, graduating in 1987 with first class honours. He has illustrated a variety of picture books for younger children, as well as many of the great classic tales and, in 1994, he received The New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year Award for The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams. James is a passionate opera fan and has illustrated a number of programmes for the Kirov Opera, St Petersburg, as well as designed a series of T-shirts for the Metropolitan Opera Guild in New York.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Children need music! This anthology introduces them to opera in an unforgettable way' - Placido Domingo 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 sumptuous anthology 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 an introduction that describes the scene, while end-notes offer advice for parents on best recordings. Actress Miranda Richardson narrates this double story CD set. Actress Miranda Richardson narrates this double story CD set.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1782852530
• ISBN 13: 9781782852537
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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