FOLLOWING ON THE INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS OF BACH, BEETHOVEN AND THE BOYS - NOW IN IT'S 35TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION
David Barber directs his attention to the youngest of classical music lovers with
BACH, BEETHOVEN FOR KIDS.This new book especially tailored to young readers is filled with useful information, interesting facts and fun trivia. This hilarious and informative his-tory covers music from Gregorian chant to the mess we're in now. From Bach's laundry lists to Beethoven's quirky coffee order, from Clara Schumann's tenacity to John Cage's mushroom expertise, Barber brings these and other composers to life. As always, Dave Donald has provided witty and clever cartoon illustrations to accompany the text.David W. Barber has delighted readers all around the world with
Accidentals on Purpose,
Getting a Handel on Messiah and other internationally bestselling books of musical humor. His bestselling
Bach, Beethoven and the Boys chronicles the lives of the great (and not-so-great) composers as you've never read them before - exploring their lives, exposing their foibles and expanding on our understanding of these all-too-human creatures.
Bach, Beethoven and the Grrrls similarly shines much-needed light on the lives of women composers too long neglected. Now Barber brings these two resources together in
Bach, Beethoven for Kids. Here's what some notable people have said about David W. Barber's books: "My heartiest commendation for an admirable work of scholarship. ... I will not say again that it is funny, since this will compel you to set your jaw and dare Barber to make you laugh."
- Anthony Burgesson
Bach, Beethoven and the Boys"I must say I still adore opera. I know it is just as silly as Mr. Barber says it is, but I love it."
- Anna Russellon
When the Fat Lady Sings"This amusing and witty ... delightful book."
- Yehudi Menuhinon
Accidentals on Purpose"Those who have laughed their way through David Barber's earlier books will see that there are a lot of facts lurking behind his irreverent humor."
- Trevor Pinnock
on Getting a Handel on Messiah
Donald, Dave: - DAVID W. BARBER is a journalist and musician and the internationally bestselling author of nearly a score of books of music (including Accidentals on Purpose; Bach, Beethoven and the Boys; When the Fat Lady Sings; and Getting a Handel on Messiah) and literature (including Quotable Sherlock, Quotable Alice and Atonement and other stories). His latest books are Bach, Beethoven and the Grrrls and the murder mysteries Hedshot, Mugshot and Hotshot.Formerly a writer and entertainment editor of the Kingston Whig-Standard, editor of Broadcast Week magazine at the Toronto Globe and Mail and the assistant editor of arts and life for Postmedia newspapers, he is currently a freelance writer, editor, musician and composer. As a composer, his works include two symphonies, a jazz mass based on the music of Dave Brubeck, a Requiem, several short choral and chamber works and various vocal-jazz songs and arrangements. He sings with the Toronto Chamber Choir and various other choirs on occasion. In a varied career, among his more interesting jobs have been short stints as a roadie for Pope John Paul II, a publicist for Prince Rainier of Monaco and a backup singer for Avril Lavigne.See his blog at DavidWBarber.comFind his music at SheetMusicPlus.com and SheetMusicDirect.comLearn about his other books at IndentPublishing.com
