Indent Publishing Bach, Beethoven for Kids - Barber - Book

Author: David W. Barber
Format: Book
Category: Text

David W. Barber has delighted readers all around the world with Accidentals on Purpose, Getting a Handel on Messiah and other internationally bestselling books of musical humor. His bestselling Bach, Beethoven and the Boys chronicles the lives of the great (and not-so-great) composers as you've never read them before - exploring their lives, exposing their foibles and expanding on our understanding of these all-too-human creatures. Bach, Beethoven and the Grrrls similarly shines much-needed light on the lives of women composers too long neglected. Now Barber brings these two resources together in Bach, Beethoven for Kids. This new book especially tailored to young readers is filled with useful information, interesting facts and fun trivia. This hilarious and informative history covers music from Gregorian chant to the mess we're in now. From Bach's laundry lists to Beethoven's quirky coffee order, from Clara Schumann's tenacity to John Cage's mushroom expertise, Barber brings these and other composers to life. As always, Dave Donald has provided witty and clever cartoon illustrations to accompany the text.