Story of the brilliant young Franz Schubert, his musical giftedness combined with his merry friends, and their pranks and escapades, in most of which Franz is the hero. Highly entertaining reading for children of all ages, while learning about one of history’s great composers at the same time!

Includes numerous selections and musical score from the composer`s magnificent music in this volume, including: the March Militaire, the Moment Musicale, the theme of The Erlking, a dance from the opera, Rosamunde, Rondos, Dances, the lovely waltzes, impromptu pieces, the Cradle Song (a children’s favorite) and several more of Schubert’s most beautiful compositions. Large, oversized paperback in a lay-flat binding, with numerous illustrations throughout the book!