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  Why Beethoven Threw the Stew: And Lots More Stories About the Lives of Great Composers (Paperback) By (author) Steven Isserlis

  

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  Short Description for Why Beethoven Threw the Stew"Why Beethoven Threw the Stew" offers children an introduction to the world of classical composers and their music.
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  • Publisher: Faber and Faber
  • Published: 08 October 2001
  • Format: Paperback 96 pages
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  • Categories: Individual Composers & Musicians, Specific Bands & Groups | Music
  • ISBN 13: 9780571206162 ISBN 10: 0571206166
  • Sales rank: 24,269

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• The ideal introduction for children to the world of classical composers and their music. In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets 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. Witty and informative at the same time, Isserlis introduces us to six of his favourite composers: the sublime genius Bach, the quicksilver Mozart, Beethoven with his gruff humour, the shy Schumann, the prickly Brahms and that extraordinary split personality, Stravinsky. Isserlis brings the composers alive in an irresistible manner that can't fail to catch the attention of any child whose ear has been caught by any of the music described, or anyone entering the world of classical music for the first time. The lively black-and-white line illustrations provide a perfect accompaniment to the text, and make this book attractive and accessible for children to enjoy on their own or share with an adult.