25 Children's Favorites [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Leon Jessel (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Paul [Composer] Dukas (Composer), Sergey Prokofiev (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Camille Saint-Saens (Composer), Fritz Mareczek (Conductor), Hans Swarowsky (Conductor), Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (Conductor), Jörg Faerber (Conductor), Sergiu Comissiona (Conductor), Edouard van Remoortel (Conductor), Christiane Jaccottet (Performer), Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Vienna Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Minnesota Orchestra (Orchestra), Württemberg Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Christiane Jaccottet
• Orchestra: Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Fritz Mareczek, Hans Swarowsky, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Jörg Faerber, Sergiu Comissiona, et al.
• Composer: Leon Jessel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Paul [Composer] Dukas, Sergey Prokofiev, et al.
• Audio CD (September 5, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Vox (Classical)
• ASIN: B00004Y6T3
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,590 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #3 in Music > Indie Music > Classical
  • #12 in Music > Indie Music > Children's Music > General
  • #22 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Symphonies > Romantic

Track Listings

1. Parade of the Tin Soldiers for orchestra (Parade der Zinsoldaten), Op.

2. Unspecified excerpt

3. Dance of the Reed Flutes [From The Nutcracker]

4. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy [From The Nutcracker]

5. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (L'apprenti sorcier), symphonic scherzo for orche

6. Excerpt [Extract]

7. Two-Part Invention, for keyboard No. 8 in F major, BWV 779 (BC L49)

8. Two-Part Invention, for keyboard No. 11 in G minor, BWV 782 (BC L52)

9. Two-Part Invention, for keyboard No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784 (BC L54)

10. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 21 in B flat major (WTC II/21), BWV

11. 1st movement

12. 3. Allegretto

13. Kinderszenen No. 1 ("Von fremden Ländern und Menschen"), for piano, Op.

14. Kinderszenen No. 2 ("Curiose Geschichte"), for piano, Op. 15/2

15. Kinderszenen No. 4 ("Bittendes Kind"), for piano, Op. 15/4

16. Kinderszenen No. 5 ("Glückes genug"), for piano, Op. 15/5

17. No. 1, Introduction & royal march of the lion

18. No. 5, Elephants [From "Camille"]

19. No. 6, Kangaroos [From "Camille"]

20. No. 7, Aquarium [From "Camille"]

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Introduction to the Classics, March 10, 2003

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P. Kingsriter "R.N. Guy" (Lakeville, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 25 Children's Favorites (Audio CD)

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. The production quality on this disc is first-rate from start to finish with crisp, clear sound.

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!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect package, October 23, 2005

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J. A. Reichlin "ballet forever" (Indian River, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 25 Children's Favorites (Audio CD)

This is the most wonderful collection to have on 1 CD. Children from birth on up can benefit from this musical collage.
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.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Children's Favorites a solid purchase, March 8, 2006

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J. Stevens (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 25 Children's Favorites (Audio CD)

This CD mostly delivered what was expected of it. 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. S. Bach.