The Farewell Symphony

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Description

Anna Harwell Celenza’s engaging fictionalized telling of the story in the back of Franz Joseph Haydn’s famous symphony is an ideal introduction to classical music and its power. THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY brings to life a long summer spent at Esterháza, the summer palace of Prince Nicholas of Esterházy.

The blustering, bellowing prince entertained hundreds of guests at his rural retreat and demanded music for each occasion. As the months passed, Haydn was once kept very busy writing and performing music for parties, balls, dinners, or even walks within the gardens. His orchestra members changed into homesick and missed their families. The anger, frustration, and longing of the musicians is expressed beautifully within the symphony born of the clever mind of Joseph Haydn who used it to convince Prince Nicholas that it was once time to head home.

Wonderfully expressive illustrations by JoAnn E. Kitchel capture the entire comedy and pathos of this unique symphony. Beautifully interpretive motifs and borders convey the setting and emotion of the story mirroring the structure of the symphony with the repetitive use of sets of four. Making classical music and history come alive with color and character, THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY ensures a spot for the arts within the hearts and minds of children.


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