What would it be like to soar over the rooftops and towers of an Italian Renaissance city? Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of doing just that. His genius and imagination have inspired artists and inventors for centuries, including the creators of this book. Experience the lyrics for Eric Whitacre's choral masterpiece Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine in a whole new way – with dramatic illustrations by Anne Horjus, and an informative and entertaining appendix to inspire the artist and inventor in you! Whitacre's music can be heard in live choral performances all over the world. There are also many fine recordings, and performances to watch online. Listen to the choral work while reading along with the text and be inspired by the visual storytelling for a multi-sensory experience and soar with Master Leonardo!