Bibliograph

Verdi for kids, his life and music : with 21 activities, Helen Bauer ; foreword by Deborah Voigt

Type

Label

Verdi for kids, his life and music : with 21 activities, Helen Bauer ; foreword by Deborah Voigt

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

1080, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Verdi for kids

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Helen Bauer ; foreword by Deborah Voigt

Sub title

his life and music : with 21 activities

Summary

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 operas 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification