Pictures at an Exhibition [With Audio CD]

by Anna Harwell Celenza

Book Overview

A unique look at the story behind Mussorky's Pictures at an Exhibition. After artist and architect Victor Hartmann dies in 1873, his close friend Modest Mussorgsky falls into despair. Blaming himself... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570914923
• ISBN13: 9781570914928
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

A mixed blessing 4.5

Pictures at an Exhibition I liked the book very much, as well as the colorful illustrations. I bought it for my elementary school students. Most third graders could stay with the story without more pictures breaking up the text. (I wouldn't recommend going lower.) My main disapppointment was with the accompanying CD. It was a recording of the piano music, all good and well, but there was only one band so hearing the different musical "picures" was difficult. My students cannot stay focused on a thirty-minute piece. I purchased an orchestral recording (on it each section had a separate band) for my students to hear much of the music. Other than this, I would recommend the book highly. I'd give it a FIVE if the piano recording had the bands separating the selections.

just perfect!

As a home schooling mom I'm always looking for new things that will interest my 3 & 5 year old. The story and illustrations are great and the CD is just the cherry on top! I think we've read and listened to the book at least 10 times since we got it a month ago.

Lovely Book

A great book about music and friendship. Excellent. Be warned that the composer's friend dies - It is handled delicately, but wanted you to know.

Another treasure from Celenza!

This book is yet another treasure in this series for children. The vivid illustrations are so beautiful and they complete the story well. The author gives a good accounting of the story here, without going too far into the details that would be unpleasant for young children. This story is full of passion and the music CD that accompanies it is wonderful. My children love this series and beg to listen to the music from each book. What a great gift to give any child; the love of music! I love that my young children know the stories behind great compositions and enjoy listening to them. I have learned a thing or two from reading these books as well! Definitely worth five stars!

Pictures at an Ehibition

A wonderful picture book which brings true story, art and music together I have ever read. They harmonize well. Reading this book with the accompanying Mussorgsky's music is one of my greatest enjoyment,especially when in late afternoon. I highly recommend this book to the students who now are learning art or music but do not have much time for reading. It is a good opportunity for them to get started from it and will bring in something for them.