{"product_id":"9780920668993","title":"The Orchestra","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e...an intelligent book, neatly executed, and just insouciant enough to maintain adult interest\u003c\/i\u003e  -- The Toronto Globe and Mail  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e, a non-fiction book for children, introduces musical instruments, basic musical concepts and the symphonic orchestra. The very straight-forward text is accompanied by playful, but accurate, drawings. A number of musical concepts are explored, among them harmony, tempo and dynamics. The role of the composer and conductor are explored and each musical instrument described. A subplot, apparent only through the illustrations, shows two children who wend their way through the orchestra's rehearsal, visiting the instrument families, and culminates in a full-dress concert.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Comprehensive, but simple in its approach, the book combines solid information with an enjoyable format.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Rubin","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  1992-03-01","offer_id":46011510817023,"sku":"9780920668993","price":9.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_58ac8aa2-0ad2-426c-9f40-e70b5b7cc51c.jpg?v=1723061608","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780920668993","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}