A Is for Oboe The Orchestra's Alphabet

This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z.Two widely acclaimed poets--one a composer and classical pianist as well--have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, "the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose." And C is for the conductor, "like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts." Onward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously--illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music.

ISBN:	9780525553779
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Imprint:	Rocky Pond Books
Published date:	05 Jan 2022
DEWEY:	811.6
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	40
Weight:	370g
Height:	227mm
Width:	286mm
Spine width:	14mm

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