Classical Giants: Tallis: Musical Histories for Enquiring Minds

by Emma Warner-Reed, Evgenia Lanskikh (Illustrator)

You may not have heard of English composer Thomas Tallis, but he was just as important to Renaissance music as Beethoven and Mozart were to the Classical era. He was a pretty interesting chap, too!Did you Thomas Tallis’ wrote music for four of the five Tudor kings and queensHe had to hide his Catholic faith to avoid persecution by the ChurchAlmost all of his music is written to be sung without instrumentsIn later life, he was one of only two people allowed to print music in England!Find the answers to these and many more questions about one of the greatest composers of early English music in, Classical Tallis. Classical Giants brings to life the most famous composers in history, introducing them to children as real characters who lived and breathed on a real historical timeline.Take your child on a journey of discovery to learn about Thomas what were the events that shaped his world; how he struggled against persecution in his own country; what was special about the music he wrote, and how he came to be one of the most influential musicians of his time.“This brilliantly entertaining and informative addition to children’s non-fiction contains a myriad of cross-curricular learning opportunities for the classroom and beyond. English, Music, History, Art, Maths and Science can be taught through this book making it ideal as the beating heart of an exciting and creative Topic web of learning activities. Useful for assemblies too and Social and Emotional learning, adults will enjoy it just as much as children.” Kathryn Creed, retired Assistant Headteacher and Independent Schools Inspectorate Team Inspector.The series is complemented by a website full of further information and ideas on how the books can be used in the classroom, at www.classicalgiants.com.

59 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2023

About the author

Emma Warner-Reed is a qualified lawyer, academic, legal and journalist, and the #1 bestselling author of the multi-award-winning middle grade children’s fantasy DOTTY Series.

Since the release of the first series book, DOTTY and the Calendar House Key, in 2015, The DOTTY Series has received significant acclaim. To date, accolades include both Gold and Silver awards from Literary Classics, together with their official seal of approval for all three books, honorable mentions at the Los Angeles, New York, Amsterdam, and Paris Book Festival Awards, and three coveted five-star Reader's Favorites reviews (so it's quite good :o))

Emma lives in a rural setting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with her husband, four small children and a plethora of animals, some of whom are more domesticated than others!

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Reviews

[Florencia Cantelmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enchanting, mysterious, and totally unique
This book about Tallis is full of atmosphere and wonder. I was fascinated by the way the story explores his life and music, while still keeping things fun and magical. It made me curious to listen to his music and learn more 🫶🏽which is the best thing a book can do!

[HAROLD FRANK PARKER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tallis: A Talent for the Ages

Thomas Tallis was a musical giant who developed choral music and survived in a period of social unrest. This synopsis of his life puts in all in perspective. I recommend this as an introduction, definitely worth reading.