Why Beethoven Threw The Stew Written By Steven Isserlis
“If Why Beethoven Threw the Stew does not turn your child into a music lover, the chances are nothing will.” Daily Mail
In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his cello teacher - the chance to people his world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends. Witty and informative at the same time, Isserlis introduces us to six of his favourite composers: the sublime genius Bach, the quicksilver Mozart, Beethoven with his gruff humour, the shy Schumann, the prickly Brahms and that extraordinary split personality, Stravinsky. Isserlis brings the composers alive in a compelling manner that can't fail to catch the attention of any child whose ear has been caught by any of the music described or anyone entering the world of classical music for the first time. The lively black-and-white line illustrations perfectly accompany the text and make this book attractive and accessible for children to enjoy on their own or share with an adult.
- An attractive and accessible read for children
- Catch the imagination of children encountering classical music for the first time.
- Packed with facts, dates, and anecdotes
- Lively black-and-white line illustrations
Steven Isserlis came from a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, his mother was a pianist, and his two sisters played viola and violin. Steven dedicated his life to playing the cello, travelling worldwide, playing in concerts, and doing recordings. He studied in different countries such as England, Scotland, and America. In 1998, he was awarded a CBE for “services to music”. The city of Zwickau bestowed him the Schumann Prize in the year 2000. He lives in London with lots of cellos and a piano together with his wife and son.
