Scenes from a Childhood

Scenes from a Childhood
Author: Jon Fosse
Publisher:
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2018
Genre: FICTION
ISBN: 9781910695531

A haunting collection from one of Norway's most celebrated writers.

Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15

Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15
Author: Robert Schumann
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 20
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457476662

A collection of piano solos composed by Robert Schumann.

Schumann -- Scenes from Childhood

Schumann -- Scenes from Childhood
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1971-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739000694

Whereas Schumann composed the Album for the Young for children, his Scenes from Childhood (Kinderszenen) are reflections of childhood for adults. Like many of his character pieces, Schumann notes that the 13 selections in this set were composed before their titles were assigned. Palmer's scholarly edition includes a table of suggested tempos for the works taken from early editions and from the recorded performances of various artists.

Scenes from Childhood

Scenes from Childhood
Author: Robert Schumann
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739036914

Whereas Schumann composed the "Album for the Young" for children, his "Scenes from Childhood" (Kinderszenen) are reflections of childhood for adults. Like many of his character pieces, Schumann notes that the 13 selections in this set were composed before their titles were assigned. Palmer's scholarly edition includes a table of suggested tempos for the works taken from early editions and from the recorded performances of various artists. The Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. Recording artist Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda. She co-authored the text Studying Suzuki Piano: More than Music, which was endorsed by Dr. Suzuki.

Schumann - Scenes from Childhood (Kinderscenen), Opus 15 (Songbook)

Schumann - Scenes from Childhood (Kinderscenen), Opus 15 (Songbook)
Author: Biegel Jeffrey
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2007-02-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1480317993

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Perfect literature for the intermediate to early advanced pianist, these miniatures by Schumann have been favorites of many generations of students. The pieces are an excellent introduction to Schumann's piano music and to Romantic musical literature in general. Includes the famous "Traumerei." Contents: Of Strange Lands and People (Von fremden Landern und Menschen) * Curious Story (Kuriose Geschichte) * Blindman's Bluff (Hasche-Mann) * Pleading Child (Bittendes Kind) * Perfect Happiness (Gluckes genug) * Great Adventure (Wichtige Begebenheit) * Reverie (Traumerei) * By the Fireside (Am Kamin) * On the Rocking Horse (Ritter vom Steckenpferd) * Almost Too Serious (Fast zu ernst) * Hobgoblin (Furchtenmachen) * A Child Falling Asleep (Kind in Einschlummern) * The Poet Speaks (Der Dichter spricht). Includes audio recordings.

Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15

Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15
Author: Robert Schumann
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457443341

Whereas Schumann composed the Album for the Young for children, his Scenes from Childhood (Kinderszenen) are reflections of childhood for adults. Like many of his character pieces, Schumann notes that the 13 selections in this set were composed before their titles were assigned. Palmer's scholarly edition includes a table of suggested tempos for the works taken from early editions and from the recorded performances of various artists.

Exploring Piano Masterworks: Scenes from Childhood (5 Selections)

Exploring Piano Masterworks: Scenes from Childhood (5 Selections)
Author: Robert Schumann
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 16
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457410994

This series is designed to introduce piano students with experience playing standard piano literature to masterworks by a variety of composers. Seven volumes in the series are available and include the most accessible and popular works in the genre, plus informative text, performance notes and detailed composer biographies. This edition for late intermediate pianists includes: * About Strange Lands and People, Op. 15, No. 1 * Curious Story, Op. 15, No. 3 * Important Event, Op. 15, No. 6 * Reverie, Op. 15, No. 7

American Girl

American Girl
Author: Mary Cantwell
Publisher: Penguin Mass Market
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Mary Cantwell, an editor and a popular columnist for the The New York Times, recalls her childhood in the small seaside town of Bristol, Rhode Island, during the 1940s and 50s. Here, too, is the story of a small town girl who loved her home, but felt drawn to a wider world.

The Science of Breakable Things

The Science of Breakable Things
Author: Tae Keller
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524715697

Natalie's uplifting story of using the scientific process to "save" her mother from depression is what Booklist calls "a winning story full of heart and action." Eggs are breakable. Hope is not. When Natalie's science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie thinks that this might be the perfect solution to all of her problems. There's prize money, and if she and her friends wins, then she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalie's mother has been suffering from depression, and Natalie is sure that the flowers' magic will inspire her mom to love life again. Which means it's time for Natalie's friends to step up and show her that talking about a problem is like taking a plant out of a dark cupboard and giving it light. With their help, Natalie begins an uplifting journey to discover the science of hope, love, and miracles. A vibrant, loving debut about the coming-of-age moment when kids realize that parents are people, too. Think THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH meets THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR * KIRKUS REVIEWS * THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * "Natalie's Korean heritage is sensitively explored, as is the central issue of depression." --Publishers Weekly "A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Holy moly!!! This book made me feel." --Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity Project, teacher, and cofounder of Nerdy Book Club

Mozart

Mozart
Author: Catherine Brighton
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2000
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780711216044

A biography concentrating on the childhood experiences of the great eighteenth-century composer.