Seres fantásticos: Introducción a la música de concierto (Incluye CD musical)

Let the music accompany you through the beautiful world of fantasy. This book introduces children to music and literature. It’s never been this fun to read with classical music ambiance. Like the other books in the series, this book includes biographies of composers and an explanation and listening guide for each piece included. In this way, readers can enjoy reading about mythological creatures and the lives of the most famous artists of all time. Pieces include Mussorgsky’s Hut on Fowl’s Legs, Saint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre, Mozart’s Queen of the Night, and Paul Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

"Second in a series by a classically trained Mexican pianist that began with Listen to the Birds (2013), this will be welcomed by teachers, music-loving parents and their children." —Kirkus Reviews, on the English language edition

"Beautifully illustrated, this entire series is a wonderful way to introduce young listeners to the world of classical music." —Christian Science Monitor, on the English language edition

Ana Gerhard is a concert pianist. She studied at Ars Nova in Barcelona, the Lausanne conservatory—where she received a grant from the Swiss government—and at the Conservatorio Nacional de Música in Mexico. She has performed as a soloist and in groups in Mexico, Spain, France, and Switzerland. She also works to promote classical music among children by producing radio programs for Radio Educación y Opus 94, as well as puppet shows for Allegro Scherzando. Her books include Las aves, Seres fantásticos, El agua, and Bichos.