Stephen Costanza

Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra

[E]

22

Hardcover

Juvenile Fiction

First Grade

Fifth Grade

0805078010

9780805078015

Yes, Costanza, Stephen

Juvenile Audience

0.4 in

11.2 in

14.8 Oz

8.8 in

PZ7.C8215Viv 2012

2011-012902

English

40 Pages

2012

Holt & Company, Henry

"A good introduction to both music history and creative writing." -- School Library Journal "It's a laudable idea to enrich understanding of a composition so ubiquitous it's become synonymous with hold music, and Costanza's velvety pastel pictures, with their doll-like characterizations, dreamy settings, and palette of Venetian blues and greens, lends a fairy tale feel to the story." -- Publishers Weekly "Altogether, a pleasing interpretation of the creative process and the power of art to connect individuals." -- Kirkus Reviews "Radiant, softly textured illustrations, featuring rich jewel tones, dynamic scenes, and plenty of delightful Venetian flourishes, elevate this look at musical composition from the author-illustrator of Mozart Finds a Melody (2004)." -- Booklist, It's a laudable idea to enrich understanding of a composition so ubiquitous it's become synonymous with hold music, and Costanza's velvety pastel pictures, with their doll-like characterizations, dreamy settings, and palette of Venetian blues and greens, lends a fairy tale feel to the story., Praise for Mozart Finds a Melody: "Clever and delightful"--Publishers Weekly "Costanza is an illustrator to watch."--Booklist, Radiant, softly textured illustrations, featuring rich jewel tones, dynamic scenes, and plenty of delightful Venetian flourishes, elevate this look at musical composition from the author-illustrator of Mozart Finds a Melody (2004)., "A good introduction to both music history and creative writing." -- School Library Journal   "It's a laudable idea to enrich understanding of a composition so ubiquitous it's become synonymous with hold music, and Costanza's velvety pastel pictures, with their doll-like characterizations, dreamy settings, and palette of Venetian blues and greens, lends a fairy tale feel to the story."-- Publishers Weekly   "Altogether, a pleasing interpretation of the creative process and the power of art to connect individuals."-- Kirkus Reviews   "Radiant, softly textured illustrations, featuring rich jewel tones, dynamic scenes, and plenty of delightful Venetian flourishes, elevate this look at musical composition from the author-illustrator of Mozart Finds a Melody (2004)." -- Booklist, "A good introduction to both music history and creative writing." -- School Library Journal   "It's a laudable idea to enrich understanding of a composition so ubiquitous it's become synonymous with hold music, and Costanza's velvety pastel pictures, with their doll-like characterizations, dreamy settings, and palette of Venetian blues and greens, lends a fairy tale feel to the story."-- Publishers Weekly   "Altogether, a pleasing interpretation of the creative process and the power of art to connect individuals."-- Kirkus Reviews, "Altogether, a pleasing interpretation of the creative process and the power of art to connect individuals."-- Kirkus Reviews, Altogether, a pleasing interpretation of the creative process and the power of art to connect individuals.

Every day, Antonio Vivaldi composes a new orchestral piece, and every day, the orphan Candida transcribes Vivaldi's masterpiece into sheet music for the Invisible Orchestra. Nobody notices Candida or appreciates her hard work. But one day Candida accidentally slips a poem she wrote into the sheet music and the girl so often behind the shadows gets recognized for her own talents. Vivaldi really did have an Invisible Orchestra made up of orphan girls he taught to play. This beautiful book pays tribute to their inspiration.

Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, General, People & Places / Europe, Performing Arts / Music, Imagination & Play

Holt & Company, Henry

9780805078015