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Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul [composer] Dukas, Leon Jessel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Edouard van Remoortel, Fritz Mareczek - Children's Favorites

Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul [composer] Dukas, Leon Jessel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Edouard van Remoortel, Fritz Mareczek - Children's Favorites

Band: Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul [composer] Dukas, Leon Jessel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Edouard van Remoortel, Fritz Mareczek Title: Children's Favorites Rating: Release Date: 05 September, 2000 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: March Of The Tin Soldiers - Leon Jessel 2: Variations On 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' - Walter Klien 3: The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Reed Flutes - Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky 4: The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy - Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky 5: The Sorceror's Apprentice - Paul Dukas 6: Peter And The Wolf (Extract) - Brandon de Wilde 7: Invention No. 8 In F Major - Christiane Jaccottet 8: Invention No. 11 in G Minor - Christiane Jaccottet 9: Invention No. 13 in A Minor - Christiane Jaccottet 10: Prelude And Fugue No. 21 In B Flat Major (Book 1) - Christiane Jaccottet 11: Sonata For 2 Pianos In D Major, K. 448, 1st Mvt. - Rudolf Firkusny 12: III. Allegretto - Walter Klien 13: Kinderszenen: Of Strange Lands And People - Walter Klien 14: Kinderszenen: Curious Story - Walter Klien 15: Kinderszenen: Entreating Child - Walter Klien 16: Kinderszenen: Perfect Happiness - Walter Klien 17: Introduction And Royal March - Marylene Dosse 18: The Elephant - Marylene Dosse 19: Kangaroos - Marylene Dosse 20: The Aquarium - Marylene Dosse 21: Cuckoo In The Woods - Marylene Dosse 22: Birds - Marylene Dosse 23: Fossils - Marylene Dosse 24: The Swan - Marylene Dosse 25: Finale - Marylene Dosse

Customer Reviews Children's Favorites a solid purchase The only critique I have is that some of the tempos could have been cleaner, and that it should be cross-referenced by the other composers besides J. This CD mostly delivered what was expected of it. S. Bach. The perfect package Children from birth on up can benefit from this musical collage. This is the most wonderful collection to have on 1 CD. Songs from the "Nutcracker" are familiar and comfortable for many children. What child wouldn't love "March of the Tin Soldiers?" Selections from Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals" is a must in my creative movement library. Every child should be exposed to this music. Well,I believe every age should be. A Wonderful Introduction to the Classics The production quality on this disc is first-rate from start to finish with crisp, clear sound. With total playing time clocking in at 78:04 minutes of music, you'll be paying about 6-cents/minute, which is a better bargain than long distance phone calls, and often more rewarding! This disc is far superior than most other "Classics for Kids"-type recordings I've sampled for a number of reasons: 1) This album was expertly engineered. 2) The pieces were expertly picked. There is wonderful sonic variety here, spanning hundreds of years of wonderful melodies. There are orchestral pieces, harpsichord pieces, solo piano, and a piano concerto, capped off with Saint-Seans whimsical Carnival of the Animals. What kid (or adult) wouldn't love that? 3) The performances are, without exeption, expert! The pieces were definately screened for quality as well as content. Many are simply a joy to behold. Walter Klein is a particular stand-out, almost giddily prancing through Schumann's pieces. Believe it or not, he sounds even more impressive when backed up by the always inspiring Minnesota Orchestra on Mozart's Piano Concerto #17. In short, this album is a great album even before you factor in the great price. You and your children are almost guaranteed to enjoy every 6-cents worth!. . You can see a complete list of all Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul [composer] Dukas, Leon Jessel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Edouard van Remoortel, Fritz Mareczek discography, or go back to the Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul [composer] Dukas, Leon Jessel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Saens, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Edouard van Remoortel, Fritz Mareczek tabs