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In grief over her mother's death, twelve-year-old Gina vows never to dance ballet again. Gina leaves her childhood home to live with the only family left to care for her, Uncle Gene. Months before the breakup of Russia, he accepts a job at the American Consulate in Leningrad, home of the famous Kirov Ballet Academy. As tensions rise in the city and Russia nearly breaks apart, Gina desperately tries to overcome stage fright.

Ya sea que tu hijo suene con ser el proximo Beethoven o simplemente quiera comenzar a tocar, este audiolibro es el punto de partida perfecto para un amor duradero por la musica.

Un libro en coedición con el Teatro Municipal de Santiago que introduce al lector en el fascinante mundo de la ópera. Papageno se ha perdido y viaja, de escenario en escenario, buscando su bosque. Así, conocemos las historias y protagonistas de algunas óperas fundamentales como Carmen, El Holandés Errante y la misma ópera de Papageno, La Flauta Mágica.

From Grammy-winner Lucky Diaz comes three great audiobooks in one collection! Fix-It Familia No job is to big, no task is too small. We’re the Fix-It Familia, we help one, we help all! Chavo and his family are always there to lend a helping hand. So when the main parade float crashes at a...

Destiné à faire découvrir le monde du jazz aux enfants, JAZZOO plonge son auditeur dans l'univers des animaux, au travers d'histoires miniatures. Par une interprétation musicale originale, drôle, poétique, groovy, funky et « sans paroles », le quintet suédois ODDJOB illustre avec humour, virtuosité et créativité, les péripéties, les émotions et les rêveries de ce nouveau bestiaire coloré.

Du premier regard aux premiers pleurs, à la première goutte de lait, jusqu'à se reconnaître, pour la première fois. En chansons, une histoire qui met des mots, des couleurs et des sons sur l'intensité de ces premiers moments étranges, les difficultés, les doutes, la joie, le bouleversement, en quelques secondes. Un livre-disque pour accompagner la naissance.

With lyrical verse and powerful emotion, Dawn Quigley (Ojibwe) tells the story of urban Native kids who find strength in connection with those who came before and in the hope that lets them take flight. Ariel and Tomah have lived in the city’s intertribal housing complex all their lives. But...

Legendary singer and Civil Rights activist Mavis Staples has teamed with an award-winning children’s poet to share her rousing life story in this spectacular picture book, adapted for audio. At 85, Mavis Staples is still singing in front of large audiences and sharing her message of love...

It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best friend, Hudson; her boyfriend (swoon!), Malik; and her very favorite thing: theater. This year, there’s a middleschool theater competition, and any production that wins their regional competition will get the chance to perform—on a real Broadway stage!

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is You Are Fearless: A Book for the Littlest Taylor Swift Fans. This uplifting read-aloud is a heartfelt wish for all children and a timeless introduction to the Grammy Award-winning and multi platinum singer...

Embark on a captivating musical adventure filled with melody, rhythm, and friendship as you enter the enchanting world of Luna’s Magical Musical Journey. Join Luna, a creative and curious girl, and her faithful companion Alioli, as they uncover the mesmerizing power of music in a quiet and serene town. With the guidance of their newfound friends, Harmony, Rhythm, and Dynamics, Luna discovers the art of composing beautiful melodies that have the potential to touch the hearts of millions of children.

Aunque se debate cuándo y dónde se originó exactamente la capoeira, una forma de arte que combina las artes marciales, la danza, las acrobacias, la música y la espiritualidad, una cosa es segura: a principios del siglo XX Brasil era el único país en el mundo en el que se jugaba a la capoeira, y era practicada principalmente por personas de ascendencia africana. En 1890, dos años después de que Brasil aboliera oficialmente la esclavitud, el juego fue prohibido.

This program is read by the author and features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the mesmerizing guitar melodies and the sounds of rain. A rhythmic, striking biography of legendary singer/songwriter/performer Prince. Before he became a legend...

The Cosmic Kid is a heartwarming children's book about a boy named Rayo, who dreams of becoming a successful rapper. Despite facing challenges and doubts from those around him, Rayo refuses to give up on his passion for music. One day, he discovers a cosmic secret that helps him harness his inner creativity and pursue his dreams with confidence. With the support of his friends and family, Rayo learns that anything is possible with hard work and determination.

This program is read by the authors. Why is everybody on the internet so mean? Why is everybody so afraid of what they’ve never seen? When Corook is hit with hate on the internet, they and Olivia grab a guitar and dive into the comforting world of what it would be like to be a fish instead...

Klassische Musik ist zauberhaft! Lina und Max sind wieder bei Lina zu Hause und dieses Mal hat sich Linas Papa etwas Besonderes ausgedacht: Er nimmt die Kinder mit auf eine musikalische Reise in den Zauberwald. Dort treffen sie Elfen, Feen, Prinzen, Hexen und auch den ein oder anderen Kobold. Begleitet wird diese Fantasiereise von den wirklich magischen Klängen einiger der größten Komponist*innen. Im zweiten Teil der Klassik für kleine Ohren-Reihe reisen Kinder ab drei Jahren mit Marko Simsa in fantastische Märchenwelten und erleben klassische Musik von Grieg bis Tschaikowski.

Through a fun twist and an unexpected turn of events, Lily and her friends must try to find a way to get an enchanted necklace off her neck. She has an upcoming performance! Will they make it in time or will the necklace stay on her neck forever?

The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible. Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an...

The Brass Tacks Quintet comes to the school to perform. Octavia, the music room spider, gets into trouble when she decides to get a close look at the French horn and becomes trapped inside the instrument. Before she can escape, she ends up on stage with the musicians. Will she ever find her way back to the music room?

Classmates Imani and Samir are practicing xylophones in the music room during recess when they notice a spider dancing to their beat. While Imani helps Samir overcome his fear of spiders, Samir helps Imani learn to play the xylophone part she's been struggling with. Fascinated by the spider, Imani composes a song about 'Octavia, the music room spider.' They decide to keep their discovery a secret.