Helen Bauer Books
Helen Bauer's background as a classically trained musician and former teacher of piano, music theory, and reading deeply informs her unique approach to storytelling. Her experiences working with luminaries like Leonard Bernstein on nationally televised Young People's Concerts and performing at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall lend a distinctive richness to her narrative voice. Bauer's work often explores themes related to the arts and education, weaving together complex ideas with accessible prose. Readers are drawn to the sophisticated yet engaging quality of her writing, a testament to her multifaceted artistic journey.
Examines the life of eighteenth-century composer Ludwig van Beethoven, discussing his difficult childhood, early gift for music, volatile personality, hearing loss, and the influence of other composers on his work. Includes twenty-one related activities.
Verdi for Kids
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Along with learning about various opera jobs, opera production, what takes place at rehearsals, and opera house history, inquisitive kids will gain a fuller understanding of the influential 19th century composer's life, times, and music and how Verdi intersected with the great musicians and events of his lifetime