Verdi for Kids His Life and Music with 21 Activities

Giuseppe Verdi, often regarded as one of the most influential composers of the 19th century and a dominate force in Italian opera for 50 years, is illuminated in this thorough exploration geared toward young musicians. Offering insight into Verdi's long lifefrom the horrible loss of his family to the disapproving opinions of his neighborsand opening the world of opera and Italian culture, this resource creates an accessible and tangible investigation into the elite world of classical opera. Engaging and creative activities, such as singing like a diva, making a panpipe, playing bocce ball, and sketching a costume for Falstaff, reinforce the musical concepts and terms that are introduced within and elucidate the times in which Verdi lived. Along with learning about various opera jobs, opera production, what takes place at rehearsals, and opera house history, inquisitive kids will gain a fuller understanding of Verdi's life, times, and music and how the composer intersected with the great musicians and events of his lifetime.

Helen Bauer is the author of Beethoven for Kids and Young People’s Guide to Classical Music. She lives in Delray Beach, Florida. Deborah Voigt is one of the world’s leading opera singers, most famous for her performances of the great heroines of composers Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss, and Giuseppe Verdi.