A is for Oboe: The Orchestra's Alphabet

By: Lera Auerbach and Marilyn Nelson

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Synopsis: This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z.Two widely acclaimed poets--one a composer and classical pianist as well--have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination, using the structure of the alphabet in a way that's entirely new and delightful. A is for the first note you hear as you take your seat in the concert hall, played by the headstrong oboe. B is for the bassoon, "the orchestra's jester, complaining impatiently through his nose." And C is for the conductor, "like the captain on the bridge of a great ship, navigating the composer's musical charts." Onward the text goes, soaring in reverie and making thought-provoking observations while not taking itself too seriously--illuminating all the various details that flow together to create the nourishing experience of playing or listening to music.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 40 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781984814906
Related ISBNs:: 9780525553779
Publisher:: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:: 11/29/22
Copyrighted By:: Copyright Holder not supplied in Metadata
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Entertainment, Poetry, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts, Music
Grade Levels:: Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
Reading Age:: 7–9
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.