Press the buttons to listen to the music on this journey through time around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through classical music! Covering 10 different, beloved orchestral instruments, from various pieces from around the world, readers listen to music and can press the buttons to hear excerpts of musical masterpieces! From Elgar's Cello Concerto to a violin sonata by Beethoven, this book will teach children about cultural history, famous musicians, and musical genres, while they will want to press the buttons and listen to the music over and over again. Each of the ten composers in the story talks to the children about their favorite instrument, how it makes them feel and which animals or moods they thought of while writing the piece of music. This is a beautiful first introduction to the history of music, as told with the melody of the orchestra's core instruments. Ideal for inspiring and instilling a love of music from an early age, this book will touch the curious little ones who may be considering picking their first instrument to learn.