by M.T. Anderson,illus.Petra Mathers.
Most people have heard his music, probably the Gymnopédies, though they don’t know it as his. Ravel, Debussy, Stravinsky, Cage were greatly influenced by his music.
The word “surreal” came about because of his music for the ballet “Parade”. But his life and thoughts are perhaps the most surreal of all—and fascinating reading. He was child-like and imaginative all his life, writing pieces named "Real Flabby Preludes (for a Dog)”, "In a Horse Costume", and adding playing instructions like “From the end of the eyes” or “I want a hat of solid mahogany”, rather than ‘fast’ or ‘lively’.
The illustrations add delightful character to the reading. Your classes will love it—and his music. 48 pp.
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