Beethoven's Birthday Party Author:Ann Rachlin Beethoven's Birthday Party traces the story of the great composer through the years as he celebrates his important birthdays. Beethoven wrote over 600 works, including 9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, a violin concerto, 32 piano sonatas, many string quartets and trios and an opera. The story of his life, told to his own music, includes excerpts ... more »from some of his most important and best-loved works. Ann Rachlin's unique method introduces children between the ages of 3 and 11 to the great music of the world. The beauty of this kind of education is that the children are so enchanted by Ann's storytelling that, without even realizing, they gain a deep appreciation of the music.« less