Meurig and Rachel Bowen's Top Book Recommendations

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BRITTEN - YOUNG PERSONS GUIDE TO THE ORCHESTRA

Programme notes no.21 (Classical Music Programme Notes)

Recommended by Meurig and Rachel Bowen, and 1 others.

Meurig and Rachel BowenA never-yet bettered introduction to each section of the orchestra for young people. (Source)

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In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his own cello teacher - the chance to people his own world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends.

Witty and informative at the same time, Isserlis introduces us to six of his favourite composers: the sublime genius Bach, the quicksilver Mozart, Beethoven with his gruff humour, the shy Schumann, the prickly Brahms and that extraordinary split personality, Stravinsky. Isserlis brings the composers alive in an irresistible...
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Recommended by Meurig and Rachel Bowen, and 1 others.

Meurig and Rachel BowenSteven Isserlis is one of the most important cellists in the world at the moment. This book is made up of the biographies of six of his favourite composers. (Source)

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Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince? Will she help to break the wicked sorcerer's spell? Will true love conquer all? Young ballerinas will find the answer to all these questions and delight in the sheer charm of Ella Bella's world. less
Recommended by Meurig and Rachel Bowen, and 1 others.

Meurig and Rachel BowenMusic and dance are centre stage in these charmingly illustrated re-tellings of some of the better known stories from ballet. (Source)

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The Mozart Question

Recommended by Meurig and Rachel Bowen, and 1 others.

Meurig and Rachel BowenIt’s a real tear jerker, especially when you’re listening to the music at the same time as reading the book. It pulls you into music through emotionally powerful writing. (Source)

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Recommended by Meurig and Rachel Bowen, and 1 others.

Meurig and Rachel BowenIf you read this cover to cover you’ll learn everything you need to know about music including all about all sorts of extraordinary music from non-western cultures. (Source)

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