Bauer, Helen, 1943-

Verdi for kids : his life and music with 21 activities / Helen Bauer ; foreword by Deborah Voigt. - First edition. - Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review, 2013. - 144 pages ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Giuseppe Verdi, one of the most influential composers of the 19th century and a dominant force in Italian opera for 50 years, is illuminated in this book geared toward young musicians. Offering insight into Verdi's long life, Bauer creates an accessible and tangible investigation into the elite world of classical opera. Engaging and creative activities, such as singing like a diva, making a panpipe, and sketching a costume for Falstaff, reinforce the musical concepts.

9781613745007 (pbk.) : �14.50


Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901 --Juvenile literature.


Composers--Italy--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Non-Fiction 9+.
Music and Entertainment.

ML3930.V4 / B38 2013

782.1092