Listen to the Music: The Composers

Turn the page, press a button and meet the people behind the music. The Story Orchestra: Listen to the Music: The Composers takes young readers on a time-travelling adventure with Pip and Sammy. Wander through springtime fields with Vivaldi, walk in the woods with Beethoven, attend Clara Schumann’s piano recital and hear Handel’s music for a grand fireworks display. Each illustrated scene introduces a composer and the story behind a famous piece. Press the button to hear the music performed, then follow the next chapter or return to a favourite melody. It is an invitation to listen closely and discover how different composers tell stories through sound. - Meet ten composers: includes Vivaldi, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Handel, Joseph Bologne, Clara Schumann, Johann Strauss II, Rimsky-Korsakov and William Grant Still. - Press to listen: sound buttons bring the featured music into each scene. - Explore familiar pieces: includes Spring, The Blue Danube and Flight of the Bumblebee. - Read at your own pace: follow the composers in chronological order or choose a favourite page. A thoughtful choice for interactive musical books, music education gifts and musical gifts for children beginning to explore classical music.