Van De Velde Wagner - Vaisseau Fantôme (le) - Eveil Musical
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Summary of This Book
The librettos in the "Opera Told to Children" collection give the child the keys to enter the realm of opera without getting lost in the usual obstacles: complex plots, passionate dramas, power struggles, and sometimes even the language barrier when the libretto is in Italian, German, or Russian. Here, the principle is simple and effective: to tell the libretto of an opera in a lively way, relying on strong visual storytelling entrusted to a different painter for each volume.
The reading becomes an initiatory journey designed for youth and musical awakening: the narrative clarifies the action, highlights the characters and dramatic tensions, and helps understand what happens behind the curtain. The story opens with a striking scene: the curtain rises and, far away, on the high seas, a black ship with red sails approaches solemnly. The tone is set, the drama can begin, and the child follows the action step by step as if at the theater.
To complete the discovery, the book offers a biography of the composer designed to be both rich and easy to read, linking the opera to its artistic context. Finally, the inclusion of piano transcriptions of the most famous arias allows moving from listening to practice: a real plus for young musicians, teachers, or parents wishing to support learning through playing and ear training.
Technical specifications
| Instrumentation | musical awakening | Pages | 64 |
| Collection | Opera Told to Children | Year of Publication | 1994 |
| Genre | Classical | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is Wagner's The Flying Dutchman suitable for musical awakening?
Designed for musical awakening, this book narrates the opera's libretto in language accessible to children. The illustrations help to understand the action and the characters.
How many pages does this book on The Flying Dutchman have?
The book has 64 pages.
Are there any sheet music included in this book about Wagner?
Piano transcriptions of the most famous arias are included. They allow certain excerpts from the opera to be approached through instrumental practice.
Does the book explain the opera's story without German?
The narrative presents the plot vividly to overcome the language barrier of the original libretto. The action of The Flying Dutchman is followed step by step, from the appearance of the black ship with red sails.
Is a biography of Richard Wagner included?
A biography of the composer is featured in this work published in 1994. It places the opera in its artistic context with an approach designed for young audiences.
