Discover six tales from around the world that inspired some of the greatest orchestral music ever written. In Once Upon a Tune, James Mayhew brings these stories to life with vivid retellings and beautiful illustrations — from battling trolls in In the Hall of the Mountain King to soaring through the skies in The Flight of the Bumblebee.
Children can dive into magical adventures with The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, face the Witch of the North in The Swan of Tuonela, sail with Sinbad in Scheherazade, and ride to victory in William Tell. Each story is paired with Musical Notes offering insights and James’s favourite recordings to enjoy at home, making this a rich and imaginative introduction to classical music and international folklore.