Books with title Yo-Yo Ma: Classical Musician

While most people know Yo-Yo Ma as the most famous cellist in the world, they may not know that he actually started out as a violin playeruntil the four-year-old told his parents he wanted to play a big instrument. Much more than a uniquely talented classical musician, Ma has written an Academy Award-winning film score, played for eight presidents, and appeared on the Simpsons. Readers will enjoy learning about this dynamic man through simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to Know section familiarizes readers with new vocabulary, and quotes from Ma reflect his beliefs on a range of topics from teachers to multiculturalism.

While most people know Yo-Yo Ma as the most famous cellist in the world, they may not know that he actually started out as a violin playeruntil the four-year-old told his parents he wanted to play a big instrument. Much more than a uniquely talented classical musician, Ma has written an Academy Award-winning film score, played for eight presidents, and appeared on the Simpsons. Readers will enjoy learning about this dynamic man through simple text and vibrant color photos. A Words to Know section familiarizes readers with new vocabulary, and quotes from Ma reflect his beliefs on a range of topics from teachers to multiculturalism.

Vibrant. Exciting. Inspiring. 1. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart 2. Serenade - Haydn 3. Morning Mood - Grieg 4. Cradle Song - Franz Schubert 5. Minuet - Beethoven 6. Siciliano - Bach 7. Miniature Overture - Tchaikovsky 8. Emperor Quarter - Haydn 9. Air On The G String - Bach 10. Rondo - Mozart 11. Nocturne - Chopin 12. Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven 13. The Happy Farmer - Schumann 14. Giga - Handel 15. Dance Of The Blessed Spirits - van Gluck 16. Character Dances (March) - Tchaikovsky Beethoven's 9th Sympony: 17. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso 18. Molto vivace 19. Adagio molto e cantabile 20. Presto Quiet. Gentle. Peaceful. 1. La Ci Darem La Mano, Andante - Mozart 2. La Ci Darem La Mano, Allegro - Mozart 3. Canon In D - Pachebel 4. Fur Elise Ode To Joy - Beethoven 5. Sonata in C Major - Mozart 6. On The Beautiful Blue Danube - Strauss 7. Adante con Variazioni - von Weber 8. Two German Dances - Haydn 9. Rondino - Diabelli 10. Sonata In C Minor - Scarlatti 11. Largo - Handel 12. Minuet Organ Fugue In G Minor - Bach 13. Waltz op. 39, no. 15 - Brahms 14. Serenade - Schubert 15. To A Wild Rose - MacDowell 16. Spring Song - Mendelssohn Founded in 1987 by twin sisters Kim Mitzo Thompson and Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, Twin Sisters Productions has become a leading producer of educational music resources for children and families. The award-winning product line includes lullabies, classical music, original relaxation music, preschool and early childhood learning, reading readiness, math, foreign languages, social studies, science, musical plays for the classroom, inspirational music. . . and more.