Amadé and the Popcorn Night

Explore the creativity and narratives inspired by classical music. This book is perfect for both quiet reading and for reading aloud. Each story contains a unifying theme that offers the readers something more than meets the eye. It's a delightful book for fully immersing yourself in the stories and acquainting yourself with the classics. Immerse yourself in four exhilarating stories and a poem inspired by renowned musical works that also introduce you to the composers. Join Elise, Amadé, Antonin, and Sammy as they embark on thrilling adventures to beautiful places and other times. Elise, a determined courier, must deliver a parcel to Duke Rudolf with her trusty horse Charly, while Antonin, a music prize winner, prepares to compete in the final round in New York. Meanwhile, Amadé resides in a grand estate and does he find popcorin in the forbidden tower room? And Sammy, the spirited dog, sets off into the forest in search of a special gift. These stories vividly illustrate how the protagonists achieve their goals through courage, positivity, and collaboration. Witness their remarkable transformation of strength into positive energy, a testament to their determination. Immerse yourself in this empowering energy with us! Roel Arnold was not allowed to study at the conservatory (Academy of Music), but he remained involved with classical music. The music inspired vivid images for him while listening to it. During his time as a lecturer at Fontys, he decided to write these images down in four short stories based on well-known musical works. Antonin Dvorak's Ninth Symphony: Antonin in New York Ludwig van Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto: Elise the Courier Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Amadé and the popcorn night Bela Bartok's Divertimento for chamber orchestra: Sammy's walk Experience the magic of each story through the accompanying music by scanning the QR code provided.