Welcome to the Opera
Discover the Enchanting World of Opera with Mozart's The Magic Flute
Published on 12. October 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-5235-1696-4 (ISBN)
Description
From the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz, this musical picture book introduces children to opera with 12 sound interactive buttons and an illustrated performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute.
Join three adorable dogs for a performance of Mozart's beloved masterpiece The Magic Flute in this illustrated introduction to opera-with 12 sound buttons!
As the story unfolds readers learn about the essential parts of opera-voice parts like soprano and tenor; vocal techniques like recitative and melisma; arias, the orchestra, the chorus, sets, costumes, plot, and more. Plus, 12 interactive sound buttons let readers hear examples of the musical concepts as they read: a soprano sings a heartfelt aria, a powerful bass sings recitative, and the chorus harmonizes during the dramatic finale!
Welcome to the Opera is the third title in music educator Carolyn Sloan's successful Welcome to... sound chip picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers.
Join three adorable dogs for a performance of Mozart's beloved masterpiece The Magic Flute in this illustrated introduction to opera-with 12 sound buttons!
As the story unfolds readers learn about the essential parts of opera-voice parts like soprano and tenor; vocal techniques like recitative and melisma; arias, the orchestra, the chorus, sets, costumes, plot, and more. Plus, 12 interactive sound buttons let readers hear examples of the musical concepts as they read: a soprano sings a heartfelt aria, a powerful bass sings recitative, and the chorus harmonizes during the dramatic finale!
Welcome to the Opera is the third title in music educator Carolyn Sloan's successful Welcome to... sound chip picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 4 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 301 mm
Width: 258 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
478 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5235-1696-4 (9781523516964)
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Person
Carolyn Sloan is the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz. A music educator, songwriter, and musician, she writes music for theater, television, and children. She is also the founder of the online education company, TeachMe TV. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.