A Symphony of Stories : Musical Myths and Tuneful Tales

Six world famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers feature in this superbly illustrated gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration.

James Mayhew tells the stories of six much-loved pieces of music, accompanied by breathtaking illustrations:

Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns
The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi
The Sunken Cathedral by Claude Debussy
The Butterfly Lovers by Chen Gang and He Zhanhao
The Planets by Gustav Holst
The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky