Haydn's Farewell Symphony
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Haydn's Farewell Symphony
By (Author) Anna Harwell Celenza
Illustrated by JoAnn Kitchel
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Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
15th April 2016
13th April 2016
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 238mm, Height 236mm, Spine 8mm
380g
Description
Clear storytelling and engaging artwork reveal the story behind Joseph Haydn's composition of The Farewell Symphony. An engaging look at the inspiration behind Haydn's Farewell Symphony. In 1772, the blustery, bellowing Prince Nicholas of Esterhazy moves his life--and his musicians--to his summer estate and keeps them separated from their families for months. The royal music director, Joseph Haydn, appeals to the prince on their behalf. After being rebuffed by the prince, Haydn composes a symphony to show him how much the musicians miss home and family.
Author Bio
Anna Harwell Celenza is a musicologist and the author of several books for adults and children regarding music history and the history of art. Her childrens books include THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY, PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION, GERSHWIN'S RHAPSODY IN BLUE, and VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS. Anna lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
