- Nov 2, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 20
Introducing: What Music! The Fifty-Year Friendship between Beethoven and Nannette Streicher, Who Built His Pianos
(Written by Laurie Lawlor; Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander)
Did you know that the way Beethoven performed at the piano changed the way pianos are built? Enter the world of Ludwig van Beethoven with your children in What Music! The Fifty-Year Friendship between Beethoven and Nannette Streicher, Who Built His Pianos. Learn about Beethoven's rise to fame and descent into deafness and experience the joy of his triumphant Symphony No. 9 through the lens of his friendship with Nannette Streicher. An enduring friend whom Beethoven called "an uncommonly good influence" on his life, Striecher was an innovative piano builder. Her pianos, which were louder and sturdier than earlier instruments, were among Beethoven's favorites. With expressive text and lively illustrations, this book will immerse you and your child in the life and music of Beethoven.
What Music!, the book highlighted above, is used in our Elementary A curriculum for Grades 3-5. Featuring a compelling story and evocative illustrations, the book also contains informative author's notes about Beethoven, Nannette Streicher, and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. What Music! is just one example of the many beautiful and informative books that make up the core of Music Comes Alive.
Wondering how to acquire the books for Music Comes Alive? Many of these books can be found through your local library system or through second-hand book stores/websites. For your convenience, we also sell the books for our curricula on our website. You can purchase them individually or as a course bundle.
Check out Elementary A: Medieval to Modern or Shop Elementary A (Grades 3-5)
Check out Primary A: Medieval Melodies to Musical Theater or Shop Primary A (Grades K-2)
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