The Kids Collection of Greatest Classics Volume 1

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Approach The Kids' Collection of Greatest Classics as if it's a handful of familiar themes cleverly framed for formal discussion. Kids over 3 will have likely already experienced (via cartoons, commercials, or elsewhere) Handel's "Water Music," Bizet's "Toreador Song," and Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"--but few will have not sorted out their significance or sophistication. The idea, then, is that repeated spins of these clipped and cheerful arrangements will steer them straight. Mozart--the hard stuff where masters are concerned, yet usually the main ingredient on collections like these--gets subbed for music that fans out in friendly, relatable directions. Debussy's "Clair de Lune" prances forward delicately on harp, Haydn's "Surprise Symphony" booms in on bass, and Brahms's "Hungarian Dance" imparts a cozy provincialism. Context is this disc's currency, and it's as subtle and smartly concocted as any classical starter kit you'll come across. --Tammy La Gorce

Paul winter, Grammy-winner
“Bravo on the production of these fine CDS!”

Album Description
The Kids Collection of Greatest Classics is a warm introduction to the treasures of classical music. Best-loved themes of the great composers are presented in short, lively arrangements that capture the heart and inspire the imagination. Children delight in the bravura of the Toreador Song and the gusto of Brahm’s Hungarian Dance. From the triumphant spirit of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy to the peaceful strains of Clair de Lune, the Kids Collection is the perfect beginning to a life-long appreciation of beautiful music.

Also included on Volume 1: Handel’s Water Music, Ravel’s Bolero, Strauss’s Blue Danube Waltz, and other favorite themes by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Schumann, and Haydn.

The Kids Collection of Greatest Classics Volume 1

Tracks:

The Blue Danube Waltz - by Strauss
Piano Concerto #1 - by Tchaikovsky
Polonaise - by Chopin
Water Music: (Alla Hornpipe) - by Handel
From Foreign Lands And People - by Schumann
Bolero - by Ravel
Toreador Song (Carmen) - by Bizet
Ode To Joy - by Beethoven
Hungarian Dance - by Brahms
Clair de Lune - by Debussy
Surprise Sym: (Menuet) - by Haydn
Xerxes: (Largo) - by Handel

Amazon.com

Approach The Kids' Collection of Greatest Classics as if it's a handful of familiar themes cleverly framed for formal discussion. Kids over 3 will have likely already experienced (via cartoons, commercials, or elsewhere) Handel's "Water Music," Bizet's "Toreador Song," and Beethoven's "Ode to Joy"--but few will have not sorted out their significance or sophistication. The idea, then, is that repeated spins of these clipped and cheerful arrangements will steer them straight. Mozart--the hard stuff where masters are concerned, yet usually the main ingredient on collections like these--gets subbed for music that fans out in friendly, relatable directions. Debussy's "Clair de Lune" prances forward delicately on harp, Haydn's "Surprise Symphony" booms in on bass, and Brahms's "Hungarian Dance" imparts a cozy provincialism. Context is this disc's currency, and it's as subtle and smartly concocted as any classical starter kit you'll come across. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

The Kids Collection of Greatest Classics is a warm introduction to the treasures of classical music. Best-loved themes of the great composers are presented in short, lively arrangements that capture the heart and inspire the imagination. Children delight in the bravura of the Toreador Song and the gusto of Brahm's Hungarian Dance. From the triumphant spirit of Beethoven's Ode to Joy to the peaceful strains of Clair de Lune, the Kids Collection is the perfect beginning to a life-long appreciation of beautiful music.

Also included on Volume 1: Handel's Water Music, Ravel's Bolero, Strauss's Blue Danube Waltz, and other favorite themes by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Schumann, and Haydn.

Customer Reviews:

Creatively Classical!.......2002-07-31

the most familiar classical melodies, arranged in a child-friendly, palatable style using both folk and orchestral instruments; Listen to Strauss' Blue Danube Waltz and find the mandolin's participation; Enjoy Ravel's Bolero, with a panpipe and Bizet's Toreador Song with marimba. My kids are hooked and so am I!

Fun and manageable classical music for kids!.......2002-04-30

This CD has a wonderful balance of classical pieces, all fun or bouncy or soothing (and short) enough to retain the interest of little ones. The music very beautifully done and arranged -- a great CD if you want to play classical music with your kids!

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