The story orchestra book "Magic Flute" is an enchanting tale filled with music and adventure. The book takes its readers on a magical journey through the world of Mozart's famous opera, "The Magic Flute." The story revolves around a young prince named Tamino, who embarks on a quest to rescue a princess named Pamina. Along the way, he encounters numerous challenges and gets assistance from various characters, including a bird-catcher named Papageno. What sets this book apart is its unique format. It comes with a built-in sound panel that allows readers to listen to the music from the opera as they read the story.
His cowardly friend Papageno comes out from his hiding place and they revive the prince. The rangers ask for one favor in return. Their boss, the Queen of the Night , asks Prince Tamino to rescue her daughter, Princess Pamina, from the evil Sun King. She gives Tamino a magic flute and Papageno some magic bells to help them.
Discover the sorcery of The Magic Flute in this musical retelling of the opera push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing, and singers singing, from Mozart s score. She can appear out of nowhere and commands spirits, and many settings show her floating over the ground, but her overall power is more suggested than shown.
It comes with a built-in sound panel that allows readers to listen to the music from the opera as they read the story. Each page is beautifully illustrated, providing visual depictions of the characters and the scenes. Readers can press buttons on the sound panel to hear snippets of the music, which enhances the reading experience and brings the story to life.
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The Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute (Hardcover)
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In-StockThe Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute (Hardcover)
by Katy Flint, illustrated by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
Discover the sorcery of The Magic Flute in this musical retelling of the opera – just push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing and singers singing from Mozart’s score.
This tale of a prince, a princess, and a magic flute begins in a mountain ridge between two magical lands. Prince Tamino enters, chased by a dragon, but three brave mountain rangers gallop past on horseback to rescue him. The rangers ask for one favor in return: their boss, the Queen of the Night, asks Prince Tamino to rescue her daughter, Princess Pamina, from the evil Sun King. She gives Tamino a magic flute and Papageno some magic bells to help them.
The story follows Prince Tamino as he breaks into the Sun King’s palace, charms the court with his magic flute, and gets caught by the guards. Will the prince escape with the princess?
As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear ten excerpts from the opera’s music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with details about his composition of The Magic Flute. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms, and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.
Manufacturer’s note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.
- Hardcover: 24 pages
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books (November 16, 2021)
- Dimensions: 12.3” W x 10.85” H
- Ages: 4-7 years
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte)
Mozart’s final opera (written before La Clemenza di Tito but first performed later) premiered in Vienna in September 1791, just weeks before the composer’s death, with Mozart conducting the orchestra from the fortepiano. A timeless fairy tale, it was a major success from the beginning and never lost its place as one of the most popular works in the repertoire. Julie Taymor’s beloved Met production opened in 2004. Its abridged English-language version, which returns in December 2013 as the company’s annual holiday presentation for families, inaugurated the Met’s Live in HD series of performance transmissions to movie theaters around the world in 2006.
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The Queen of the Night (Königin der Nacht in German) is the main villainess in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's famous 1791 opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). She is first introduced as the desperate mother whose beloved daughter was kidnapped, but it ultimately appears that she is the villain of the story, who wants to steal the powerful Circle of the Sun.
The book also includes a detailed introduction to the opera, providing background information and context for those who might be unfamiliar with the story. "The Magic Flute" is an opera known for its diverse range of musical styles, from lively and energetic melodies to beautiful and haunting arias. This book captures the essence of the music and highlights its importance in the story. Not only does the book offer an engaging story, but it also introduces young readers to classical music and the world of opera. By immersing children in the enchanting world of "The Magic Flute," it encourages a love for music and inspires curiosity about the arts. Overall, "The Story Orchestra: The Magic Flute" is a captivating book that combines storytelling with music. It offers a delightful reading experience for children and adults alike, making it a wonderful addition to any bookshelf..
Reviews for "The Story Orchestra Bookshop's Magical Flute: A Sonic Journey"
1. Sarah - 1 star
I found "The Story Orchestra: Book of Magic Flights" to be incredibly disappointing. The concept of an interactive story with music sounded fascinating, but the execution fell flat. The music was mediocre at best, and the sound quality was poor. Additionally, the story itself was dull and lacked any real depth or excitement. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and enjoyable reading experience.
2. Mark - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "The Story Orchestra: Book of Magic Flights," but unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. The illustrations were lovely, but the story itself was predictable and lacked originality. The music, while a nice addition, felt forced and did not enhance the reading experience as much as I had hoped. In the end, this book ended up being forgettable and did not leave a lasting impression.
3. Jessica - 2 stars
I was not impressed with "The Story Orchestra: Book of Magic Flights." The storyline felt disjointed, and it was difficult to follow the flow of the narrative. The music that accompanied the story was lackluster and did not add any excitement or emotion to the reading experience. Overall, this book lacked cohesiveness and failed to capture my interest. I would not recommend it to others.