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Gr 1-4-In the author's terms, "historical fact and imagination are woven together" to describe how the famous Czech composer heard the song of the scarlet tanager while summering in Iowa in 1893 and was inspired to write the third movement of the American Quartet, a string quartet in F major. The story eloquently captures the essence of listening and skillfully demonstrates the patience and dedication Dvor k shows in trying to hear the bird's song and to re-create the melody with musical instruments. As the composer works, the bird is equally busy, finding a mate and building a nest. Gorgeously colored illustrations complement the subject matter. The red bird is always visible, even amid bright blues, greens, and yellows. The artist uses thickly applied oils in vibrant swirls to create van Goghesque paintings that seem to have rhythm and movement of their own. An author's note provides historical background. A stunning addition to any collection.
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Ages 5-8. When composer Anton Dvorak first hears the Scarlet Tanager, he is charmed by its song. In the days that follow, he plays his violin, listens for the bird, and composes music. Later, he and three companions are playing his new piece when the Scarlet Tanager alights on a tree outside their window and sings along with the violins, viola, and cello. According to the appended author's note, Czech composer Dvorak spent a summer in Iowa, where the song of a Scarlet Tanager inspired the third movement of his American Quartet. Though older readers might find the incident unlikely, children may be charmed by the thought of a bird singing along with the music it had inspired. Defined by bold forms and colors as well as repeated curves, the painterly illustrations are seen to best advantage from a little distance. For larger collections. Carolyn Phelan
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Gr 1-4-In the author's terms, "historical fact and imagination are woven together" to describe how the famous Czech composer heard the song of the scarlet tanager while summering in Iowa in 1893 and was inspired to write the third movement of the American Quartet, a string quartet in F major. The story eloquently captures the essence of listening and skillfully demonstrates the patience and dedication Dvor k shows in trying to hear the bird's song and to re-create the melody with musical instruments. As the composer works, the bird is equally busy, finding a mate and building a nest. Gorgeously colored illustrations complement the subject matter. The red bird is always visible, even amid bright blues, greens, and yellows. The artist uses thickly applied oils in vibrant swirls to create van Goghesque paintings that seem to have rhythm and movement of their own. An author's note provides historical background. A stunning addition to any collection.
Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Ages 5-8. When composer Anton Dvorak first hears the Scarlet Tanager, he is charmed by its song. In the days that follow, he plays his violin, listens for the bird, and composes music. Later, he and three companions are playing his new piece when the Scarlet Tanager alights on a tree outside their window and sings along with the violins, viola, and cello. According to the appended author's note, Czech composer Dvorak spent a summer in Iowa, where the song of a Scarlet Tanager inspired the third movement of his American Quartet. Though older readers might find the incident unlikely, children may be charmed by the thought of a bird singing along with the music it had inspired. Defined by bold forms and colors as well as repeated curves, the painterly illustrations are seen to best advantage from a little distance. For larger collections. Carolyn Phelan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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