Maestro Orpheus and the World Clock

Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
The recording has met with significant critical success in Canada since its initial release, having been nominated for a Juno award (Best Children's Recording) and receiving a gold-star recommendation from the Canadian Children's Book Centre. It has been positively reviewed in the American Record Guide (Mar/Apr 98) and will be reviewed in the American Library Association's publication 'Booklist' in August, 1999.

About the Artist
The selections of orchestral music were recorded exclusively for this production by the English Chamber Orchestra of London, England. Piano solos by Elizabeth Acker. The Narrator of the story is R. H. Thomson. Other actors include Leslie Marshall, Marshall Matson and B. J. McLellan. The story was written by Robert Pennee. The recording was created and produced by Joanne Grodzinski and Robert Pennee (Maestro Orpheus Productions).

Album Description
"Maestro Orpheus and The World Clock" is a dramatised story for children, 62 minutes long. In this dream-like tale, 10-year-old Fred is visiting his grandfather when time suddenly stops. Setting out to discover why, Fred meets Maestro Orpheus and his magical lyre. Together they begin a musical adventure along the Corridor of Time, on their way to wind the World Clock. Drawing on a broad range of classical music the story explores the intimate relationship between time, memory and music in a way that is intended to delight and fill with wonder.

Maestro Orpheus and the World Clock

Maestro Orpheus and the World Clock, Music, various artists

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Fascinating, Enjoyable & Very Appealing To Children!

Maestro Orpheus and the World Clock

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JMR5
Release Date: 1999-07-01

Album Description

"Maestro Orpheus and The World Clock" is a dramatised story for children, 62 minutes long. In this dream-like tale, 10-year-old Fred is visiting his grandfather when time suddenly stops. Setting out to discover why, Fred meets Maestro Orpheus and his magical lyre. Together they begin a musical adventure along the Corridor of Time, on their way to wind the World Clock. Drawing on a broad range of classical music the story explores the intimate relationship between time, memory and music in a way that is intended to delight and fill with wonder.

Customer Reviews:

Fascinating, Enjoyable & Very Appealing To Children!.......2003-01-31

This is such a great recording/musical story! It puts the quality of most stories to shame. My five year old son adored it and I also bought the classroom teacher's guide which is for more advanced children (7+) Buy this for it's timeless appeal, beautifully chosen classical pieces and the fact that you'll enjoy listening to it as much as your children/grandchildren!
This makes an excellent gift for children whom are learning to tell time, or play musical instruments! Make a little "lyre" or harp using an empty tissue box and rubber bands with your child afterwards, and get the Teacher's Guide! It's well worth it!
Very creative storyline! We listened to it over and over, about five times within one week and he still likes hearing it every night before he goes to bed. Read Fred Flaxman's review of this story also;)

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