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Available at the Institut Nazareth et Louis-Braille in Montreal.


BRAILLE

DO, RÉ, MI, ÉCHEC ET MAT
VINCENT LAUZON

MONTRÉAL: PIERRE TISSEYRE, © 1992
(PAPILLON; 21)
AGES 12 AND UP

Paul Archambault, a young virtuoso who is nine years old, does not go to school and has no friends. He plays his piano for hours and sometimes gives concerts. His meeting with Mariane, a young prodigy like himself, but in chess, will change many things. The situation develops until Paul finds the courage to assert himself.

Available in grade II braille or in grade I braille.


SIMON ET LA MUSIQUE
GILLES TIBO

TORONTO: LIVRES TOUNDRA, © 1995.
AGES 3 TO 5

Simon does not have a gift for playing music, but his friend Marlène invites him to participate in a musical celebration.

Available in print/grade I braille.


AUDIO

L'ÎLE JOYEUSE
LOUISE MAHEUX-FORCIER

MONTRÉAL: CERCLE DU LIVRE DE FRANCE, © 1964
1 CASSETTE (3 HRS., 31 MIN.)
AGES 12 AND UP

In this story, set in a music conservatory, a musician suddenly discovers love in an atmosphere which is both relaxed and studious.


JOSEPH CASAVANT, LE FACTEUR D'ORGUES ROMANTIQUE
MATHIEU ROBERT-SAUVÉ

MONTRÉAL: XYZ, © 1995
(LES GRANDES FIGURES; 5)
1 CASSETTE (4 HRS., 13 MIN.)
AGES 15 AND UP

This is a biographical novel of a blacksmith apprentice who, almost by chance, is to become the most famous organ manufacturer of his time, and the founder of the dynasty of Casavant organs.


LE PIANO ET SON ÂME
MARIE-PAULE BRIÈRE

MONTRÉAL: DANSEREAU, © 1974, D.L. 1977
1 CASSETTE (1 HR., 45 MIN.)
AGES 15 AND UP

This work contains varied information and advice accessible to all. Various aspects of this instrument such as learning, choice, suppliers, tuning, maintenance, are addressed.


SYMPHONIE, ROCK'N'ROLL
VINCENT LAUZON

MONTRÉAL: PIERRE TISSEYRE, © 1991
(FAUBOURG ST-ROCK; 3)
1 CASSETTE (3 HRS., 26 MIN.)
AGES 12 AND UP

This is the story of a young rocker in love who is rather awkward when the time comes to express his feelings to his beloved.


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