The Farewell Symphony
2000-12-23T08:01:25-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMWQxXC8xNjEyMzUtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Professor Celenza talked with a group of 3rd and 4th graders about her illustrated book, The Farewell Symphony, published by Talewinds. The book tells the story behind The Farewell Symphony written by 18th century Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn. Haydn wrote the symphony in an attempt to persuade his employer, Prince Nicholas, to allow the court musicians to go home to their families after several months of performances at Esterhaza, the prince’s summer palace. Ms. Celenza tells the story of the symphony, plays excerpts for the children, and talks with them about 18th century life.
Professor Celenza talked with a group of 3rd and 4th graders about her illustrated book, The Farewell Symphony, published by Talewinds. The book… read more
Professor Celenza talked with a group of 3rd and 4th graders about her illustrated book, The Farewell Symphony, published by Talewinds. The book tells the story behind The Farewell Symphony written by 18th century Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn. Haydn wrote the symphony in an attempt to persuade his employer, Prince Nicholas, to allow the court musicians to go home to their families after several months of performances at Esterhaza, the prince’s summer palace. Ms. Celenza tells the story of the symphony, plays excerpts for the children, and talks with them about 18th century life. close
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