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| Music Appreciation Books |  The Story of the Orchestra, Robert Levine
Read the book if you want to visit a fascinating world of the orchestra. Here you will get acquainted with the development and history of orchestral music and a lot of prominent composers and then to the instruments of the orchestra by section. The book is accompanied by a CD, so that you have your taste buds whetted for more of each composer’s music. The second section concentrates more on each of the various sections of the orchestra and then on each of the instruments in that section. Again the CD lets you to hear each of these instruments. This is a great stimulating way for your whole family to be more familiarized with the orchestra. Text and images are very lively: the drawings are eccentric and often funny; you will like the clear photographs of the individual instruments. Text does not extend for more than a paragraph or two before a box, a quote, or a related comment appears, making the pages very attractive.
The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories, Barbara Newman
In story and illustrations, presents five classic ballets: Giselle, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, and Swan Lake. The illustrations include both drawn and photographs from live performances of the ballets. Photographs are from Royal Ballet productions. An audio CD accompany the book. You will find a lot of additional information about the composers and the art of ballet.
Playtime and Bedtime with Bach
Playtime and Bedtime with Bach is the most innovative stimulation of its kind for babies and children. The first half of the program is organized to encourage children. It embraces Bach’s Baroque era composition. It prepares young listeners for efficient play and learning by distressing the brain. The second half, with a slower tempo, creates a peaceful atmosphere. It is an ideal relaxation for bedtime. There is scientific evidence that music from the Baroque period has a positive effect on the brain.
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