Tune Your Brain: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Frederic Chopin (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Gabriel Faure (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Johann Pachelbel (Composer), Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Conductor), Seiji Ozawa (Conductor), James Levine (Conductor), Géza Anda (Conductor), Herbert von Karajan (Conductor), Netherlands Wind Ensemble (Performer), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Boston Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Salzburg Mozarteum Camerata Academica (Orchestra), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Christoph Eschenbach (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Netherlands Wind Ensemble, Christoph Eschenbach
• Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Salzburg Mozarteum Camerata Academica, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Seiji Ozawa, James Levine, Géza Anda, Herbert von Karajan
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Frederic Chopin, Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann, Gabriel Faure, et al.
• Audio CD (September 19, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B00004YR3F
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,059 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Variations (12) on 'Ah, vous dirai-je maman,' for piano in C major, K. 265 (K. 300e) - Christoph Eschenbach

2. Nocturne for piano No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 9/2, CT. 109 - Tamas Vasary

3. Sonata for viola da gamba & keyboard No. 2 in D major, BWV 1028: Adagio - Mischa Maisky/Martha Argerich

4. Don Giovanni, opera, K. 527: Serenade - Netherlands Wind Ens

5. Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) for piano, Op. 15: About foreign lands and people - Wilhelm Kempff

6. Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218: Andante cantabile - Gidon Kremer

7. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Lullaby - Boston SO/Seiji Ozawa

8. Largo in F major, instrumental arrangement ('Ombra mai fu' from the opera Serse) - Orpheus CO

9. Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620: Papageno's Aria - Heinz Holliger/Ursula Holliger/Gabriel Burgin

10. Serenade for strings (or piano, 4 hands) in C major, Op. 48: Valse - Orpheus CO

11. Serenade No. 9 for orchestra in D major ('Posthorn'), K. 320: Rondeau - Walter Singer

12. Sonata for viola da gamba & keyboard No. 1 in G major, BWV 1027: Allegro ma non tanto - Mischa Maisky/Martha Argerich

13. Piano Sonata No. 15 in C major ('Sonata semplice') K. 545: Allegro - Christoph Eschenbach

14. Divertimento No. 2 for flute, oboe, bassoon, 4 horns & strings in D major, K. 131: Menuetto - Orpheus CO

15. Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337 - Orpheus CO

16. Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat major, K. 449: Allegro ma non troppo - Geza Anda

17. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: Presto - Michel Schwalbe/Karlheinz Zoeller/Matthias Rutters

18. Divertimento for 2 horns & strings in F major ('Ein musikalischer Spass,' 'A Musical Joke'), K. 522: Presto - Orpheus CO

19. Don Giovanni, opera, K. 527: Champagne Aria - Netherlands Wind Ens

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TUNE YOUR BRAIN: PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH, September 29, 2001

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Kristin Kirk (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tune Your Brain: Pregnancy and Childbirth (Audio CD)

This is an incredibly relaxing and tranquil album not only for pregnancy and childbirth but for anyone with an ear for classical music. The pieces are soothing and moving, and the varied selections make for a placid work that calms and relaxes. Plus, it puts the little one right to sleep!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars proud father to be, January 1, 2004

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Chateau Margaux "winemaker" (Bordeaux) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tune Your Brain: Pregnancy and Childbirth (Audio CD)

I found this cd after my wife gave birth to our first child unfortunately. Now my wife is expecting our second child. I am a big believer in classical music for unborn babies, delivery rooms, all the way to kindergarten. My four year old daughter hears 'twinkle twinkle little star' anywhere and she about faces instantly! Pachelbel's Canon is another personal favorite. I respect anything Deutsche Grammophon puts their endorsement on, too. Highly recommended for pregnancy stress reduction, labor jitters, and little toddlers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful !, December 30, 2006

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K. Quinn "hvnsentme2" (Houston,TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tune Your Brain: Pregnancy and Childbirth (Audio CD)

This is a beautiful and relaxing cd to listen to. I bought it while i was pregnant and still love it now that my daughter is 3 months old. It is so calming and what mother doesn't need that? :-)