Children's Favorites [ORIGINAL RECORDING REISSUED] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

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

Product Details

• Performer: Christiane Jaccottet
• Orchestra: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra (Heilbronn)
• Conductor: Edouard van Remoortel, Fritz Mareczek, Hans Swarowsky, Jörg Faerber, Sergiu Comissiona, et al.
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul [composer] Dukas, Leon Jessel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 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: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,126 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	P. Kingsriter "R.N. Guy" (Lakeville, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J. A. Reichlin "ballet forever" (Indian River, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J. Stevens (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.