Welcome to the Opera: Discover the Enchanting World of Opera with Mozart’s The Magic Flute

From the author ofWelcome to the SymphonyandWelcome to Jazz,thismusical picture book introduces children to opera with 12 sound interactive buttons and an illustrated performance of Mozart’sThe Magic Flute.

Join three adorable dogs for a performance of Mozarts beloved masterpieceThe Magic Flutein this illustrated introduction to operawith 12 sound buttons! As the story unfolds readers learn about the essential parts of operavoice parts like soprano and tenor; vocal techniques like recitative and melisma; arias, the orchestra, the chorus, sets, costumes, plot, and more.

Plus, 12 interactive sound buttons let readers hear examples of the musical concepts as they read: a soprano sings a heartfelt aria, a powerful bass sings recitative, and the chorus harmonizes during the dramatic finale!

Welcome to the Operais the third title in music educator Carolyn Sloans successful Welcome to sound chip picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers.