ABC of Opera: Academy of Barmy Composers, The - Baroque - Couverture rigide

Evans, Mark Llewelyn

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1912213869 ISBN 13 : 9781912213863

Editeur : Graffeg Limited, 2019

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

'The pace and the characterisation are top-class. It's a page turner as well as being full of interesting facts.' Terry Deary, author of Horrible Histories.

'A visual feast. The story of opera told in such a fun and engaging way.' Sir Bryn Terfel CBE, international opera singer.

'The amount of information in the book is astounding... Mark Llewelyn Evans and Karl Davies do not simply introduce you to Baroque opera in the ABC of Opera, they create an immersive experience shared with energy and enthusiasm.' Armadillo

'If the whole experience doesn't leave youngsters eager to experience baroque music, especially opera, then nothing will.' Red Reading Hub

Discover the thrilling story of opera with Jack, Megan and the time-travelling Trunk. Go with them to Florence, Italy, and back to 1597, the beginning of the Baroque era, to meet Professor Peri, the inventor of opera, Perfect Purcell, Too Hot to Handel, and a host of other barmy composers. All is fun and games until Cruel Cromwell arrives to stop the party. Will Jack and Megan find the courage to tackle the Dark Lord Protector and save opera from disappearing forever? Join us on an unforgettable 500-year journey, told like never before.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Mark Llewelyn Evans is the founder and creative director of ABC of Opera Productions, which tours UK-wide introducing children to the stories and glories of the opera through music and storytelling.

Karl Davies is an exciting new children's books illustrator whose art style has brought the cast of characters the ABC contains vividly to life.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Graffeg Limited
• Date d'édition: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1912213869
• ISBN 13: 9781912213863
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 68
• Illustrateur: Davies Karl