Customer Reviews

Classical Kids: Collection

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We've had the CDs in this boxed set for over a year now. The Classical Kids series has been wonderful. We have two boys (now 6 and 8) and this has been a great introduction to classical music. At first, the kids loved the stories which provide a sense of history and place and, ultimately, keep the kids interested in the entire CD. As they listened (time and time again), they started to pay more attention to the musical portions. Recently, we've been able to tell that they've picked up a sense of the music as we've listed to classical music on the car radio. Time and again, they perk up when listening to a piece of music and surprise us by saying "That's Beethoven". Sure enough - they've picked up something about the style of music that's characteristic of Beethoven. Sometimes it's the snippet of music from the CD and other times it's just the rhythms that are characteristic of that piece. As a family, we all recommend this.

Many years ago I purchased my first CD in this series, "Beethoven Lives Upstairs." My children and I were delighted with it. I then discovered that there were more and searched them all out, one by one. My children, now 11, 9 & 5, have listened to these stories as they fall asleep for years. They each have a favorite composer and have gone on to learn more about them. These stories are a great introduction to some of our greatest composers. Not to mention a good intro to history, too!

Imagine my delight that they are now in one boxed set! Now when asked, I suggest this set. What a great way to get it ALL! I truly believe that by surrounding our children with a variety of good music (including POP music) and information they will grow up with a greater appreciation for music and the arts.

I enjoyed reading the reviews of parents whose kids have recently discovered "Classical Kids." I'm about to order the boxed set for my kids, ages 21, 19 and 16 because the nineteen-year-old, who has a college radio show and loves a wide variety of music, remembers this series (then only on cassette) with great affection and wants to hear them again. Those of you wondering whether it's worth it or not to try to introduce kids to classical music this way, be assured it works. We've turned one of Mr. Bach's lines into a family "saying:" "the more you study, the more you know; the more you know, the more you appreciate; the more you appreciate, the more you love." A great series!

This collection includes Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, Mozart's Magic Fantasy, and Mr. Bach Comes to Call. I just ordered it because my kids love volume II.

My 6 year old son loves music...and stories! Here is the prefect combo. Lovely music of the composer accomapnies a fictional story which weaves the composer's life, the culture of his homeland as well as history...in an intriguing and fun way! Now, my son can pick out pieces he hears on the classical radio station. He really enjoys the stories and can tell people @ carnival in Venice, Italy and tidbits @ Beetoven and the Magic Flute by Mozart! A must for any child with any of these interests! We also have enjoyed the CD's and have learned lots!
I only can wonder...what took whomever so long to broaden our horizons in such a way! BRAVO!

We purchased both Volume 1 and Volume 2. As soon as we opened the package, my children wanted to listen to the CDs. The first CD we listened to is in Volume 2 "The Song of the Unicorn" and we all loved it! Afterward the kids wanted to listen to all of the CDs. We did listen to "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" and my chidren were delighted when they would hear songs that they recognized.

After reading the review about sorcery and magic, I was a little apprehensive to purchase these CDs but, they were recommended by the authors of "The Well-Trained Mind". Since classically trained students are introduced to myths and legends as part of the curriculum, I decided to purchase the CD sets anyway even though we are not Harry Potter fans. I am glad that I did. The "Song of the Unicorn" does have sorcery in it, however, we are also fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings and I was not offended by the story line on the CD.

The two CDs that we listened to were beautifully narrated and the balance of narration to the music in the background was perfect. I am thankful to be able to share such enriching music and stories of composers lives in such a creative way.

We loved these collections years ago when our kids were much younger and we listened to the stories on cassette tapes in our very first mini-van on long trips to visit family. The scripts are attention-holding and the music is wonderful. Even today, I catch my kids whistling tunes from "The Magic Flute" or "Meet Mr. Bach." My wife, who teaches music in an elementary school, was tickled pink when she got the first collection for Christmas. What a great way to introduce a new generation to the great composers of all time! I highly recommend the CD set for families looking for truly wholesome and entertaining programming for their home or vehicle!

We love this and the kids love this. And, best of all they learn about the famous composers as they enjoy the stories and the music.

Great set of CD's! Fun for children as music is combined with interesting stories that captivate both young and old!

I love the idea, but I don't want to expose my children to the stories in these cd's. They contain children talking back to their parents, disrespectful language, sorcery, etc. If you don't like Harry Potter, you won't like these CD's.