Verdi for Kids : His Life and Music with 21 Activities PDF
by Helen Bauer
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Giuseppe Verdi dominated Italian opera for 50 years, and his operas are performed throughout the world today.
Verdi for Kids offers young readers an accessible, behind-the-scenes peek into the exciting world of opera and traces Verdi's path to fame, delving into the great composer's childhood, musical training, family tragedies, and professional setbacks and successes.
Kids also learn about the Italians' passion for opera and Italy's tumultuous past, key political figures, and cultural pastimes.
Aspiring sopranos, baritones, musicians, conductors, and stage directors will learn about opera jobs and production, what happens at rehearsal, and music terms and vocabulary, gaining an understanding of opera's rich tradition.
Offering a time line, glossary, and list of additional resources, Verdi for Kids is an engaging resource for students, parents, and teachers.
Fun hands-on activities illuminate both the music concepts introduced and the times in which Verdi lived.
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- Pages:144 pages, 44 B/W Photos
- Publisher:Chicago Review Press
- Publication Date:01/04/2013
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- ISBN:9781613745014
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Download Now
- Format:PDF
- Pages:144 pages, 44 B/W Photos
- Publisher:Chicago Review Press
- Publication Date:01/04/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781613745014