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Why Beethoven Threw the Stew: And Lots More Storie

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Why Beethoven Threw the Stew: And Lots More Storie

By Steven Isserlis

A fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories about the lives of famous composers.

Why did Bach’s son call him ‘The Old Wig’?

What part did Stravinsky’s parrot play at dinner parties?

How did Mozart keep his pigtails styled?

What did Schumann invent to make his fingers stronger?

And why did Beethoven throw the stew?

This book is a unique introduction for children to the world of classical composers and their music.

Famous cellist Steven Isserlis brings six of his favourite composers to life in an irresistible manner, painting hilarious biographical portraits of them and describing their music in lively detail. Packed with facts, dates, anecdotes and illustrations, Why Beethoven Threw the Stew is an attractive and accessible read for children (and their parents!).

AuthorSteven Isserlis
Type Of BookGeneral Information
FormatPaperback
ISBN9780571206162
Published1/07/2005
Price Per CopyRRP $14.95
1–9 copies$13.45
10–19 copies$12.70
20+ copies$11.96
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