‘Take six pieces of music and weave stories and poems around them, and what do you have?  A Symphony of Stories. This is James Mayhew’s second book in a series which combines music, story and illustration to encourage the young listener to engage deeply with classical music, following Once Upon a Tune – and it is just as glorious. This time the focus is on The Carnival of the Animals, The Planets, The Four Seasons, The Sunken Cathedral, The Butterfly Lovers and The Firebird:  some better-known than others. It is an opening into more storytelling, writing, exploration of countries and cultures, all through the rich heritage of music.’  Liz Broad, Educator.

James Mayhew will be reading from and talking about his latest book A Symphony of Stories after the family concert  − he may even draw as he talks! 

Books will be sold by West End Lane Books and James will be happy to sign.