Tune Your Brain with Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Herbert von Karajan (Conductor), Wolfgang Schneiderhan (Conductor), James Levine (Conductor), Leonard Bernstein (Conductor), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Performer), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Performer), Emerson String Quartet (Performer), Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Itamar Golan (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Emerson String Quartet, Itamar Golan
• Orchestra: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Herbert von Karajan, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, James Levine, Leonard Bernstein
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Audio CD (February 10, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000001H05
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,037 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #55 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Symphonies > Sinfonia Concertante

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serendipitous Treasure, October 31, 2000

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B. Lynch "the_onewhoknows" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tune Your Brain with Mozart (Audio CD)

I bought this CD just to have some classical music to listen to while driving across the deserts of the western US (classical radio stations are, alas, not too plentiful in rurual areas). It was on sale and looked like it would be reasonably good (how could one go too wrong with Mozart anyhow?). It also featured several selections I did not have on other CD's, so it would be a good addition to the Mozart section, I figured.

I had no idea a 'budget' CD could be this good. Whether or not this actually tunes your brain as the producers claim, the music is just stellar. Mozart was one of history's great composers, but the selection of works here is just astonishing in scope, composition, and variety. The performances and recording quality match the quality of the music too. This CD works as a "Mozart conoisseur's" collection.

While these are not Mozart's best known or most popular selections (The Marriage of Figaro, Ein Klein Nachtmuzik, etc. have to be located elsewhere), every song on this CD is a masterpiece -- living up to the descriptive line from "Amadeus" ('..Displace one note and you would only mar perfection...').

Even if you already have a sizaeable classical collection, this CD is a very worthwhile addition. At a bargain price, it's a real deal--almost a steal.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice!, October 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Tune Your Brain with Mozart (Audio CD)

I bought this CD to play in my Kindergarten classroom. It is great for transition time - I turn it on to signal the children that it is time to clean up and meet me on the rug. They clean up, sit on the rug and close their eyes for a minute. This really works to calm them down and they seem to like the music. This CD is a must have!!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tune Your Brain with Mozart (Audio CD)

From piece to piece, it's mezmerizing to listen to. There are many Mozart CDs out there, and this has to be one of the best. The tunes were catchy, they were soft and heartful, and also strong and powerful. THIS CD shows you the full power of Mozart.