![]() ![]() “ Sawdust” (Gavotte from Cello Suite No.Here are a few of the “extras” I’ve pulled together to expand upon our study at home. I don’t know how we passed over Johann Sebastian Bach when we were doing composer study a few years ago, but I’m glad we’re be listening to some of his music this year with Classical Conversations. If you want to go a little deeper in your study of Mozart, here are some great ideas to check out! While not about Mozart, The Magic Flute: An Opera by Mozart adapted by Kyra Teis, tells the story of the opera. For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart by Elizabeth Rusch (about Mozart’s sister).Mozart Finds a Melody by Stephen Costanza.We have several picture books about Mozart we’ve started going through: Mozart, the Wonder Boy by Opal Wheeler (chapter book).Mozart (from the Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Composers series) by Mike Venezia.Mozart (from the Famous Children series) by Ann Rachlins (short enough for younger children).For a more authentic experience, I recommend the Opéra National de Paris video of the complete opera. The BBC produced a 30 minute animated version that tells the basic story sung in English. If you want to look at a specific piece of music, The Magic Flute is really a wonderful way to introduce children to opera. I haven’t found anywhere to watch the whole series streaming, though the first season is on YouTube, and reruns still play on our local public television station. The DVD set comes with a CD-ROM with lesson plans to go along with each episode, as well as printable sheet music. There is also a fun animated series starring Mozart and his family, Little Amadeus. ![]() ![]()
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