Fern and Kate Meet Samuel Coleridge Taylor
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A short story for children of primary school age. Two girls meet the composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor on a school trip to see a concert featuring his music. Coleridge-Taylor, born in 1875, was the son on an African Doctor and a young London women. He overcame much prejudice and many disadvantages to become one of the best known composers of his time. His "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" achieved great populatity and he conducted many performances of it in the UK and America. He died tragically early in 1912 leaving behind a widow, two young children and much fine music. In addition to the imaginative short story there is biographical information about his life aimed at young readers who want to know more about him.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1515147312
ISBN13:9781515147312
Release Date:August 2015
Publisher:Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Length:54 Pages
Weight:0.19 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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