Bach for Babies

Marc Johnson (Performer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Barry Rose (Conductor), Neville Marriner (Conductor), Canadian Brass (Performer), Irena Grafenauer (Performer), Jean-Pierre Rampal (Performer), William Bennett (Performer), Celedonio Romero (Performer), Howard Collins (Performer), Pepe Romero (Performer), Maria Graf (Performer), George Malcolm (Performer), Heinz Holliger (Performer), Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Orchestra), English Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Friedrich Gulda (Performer), Jean Louis Steuerman (Performer), Sviatoslav Richter (Performer), Elisabeth Selin (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Marc Johnson, Canadian Brass, Irena Grafenauer, Jean-Pierre Rampal, William Bennett, et al.
• Orchestra: Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, English Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Barry Rose, Neville Marriner
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (April 13, 1999)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000IIYV
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,804 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Programmed similarly to the Beethoven for Babies collection, this set of Bach compositions runs the emotional gamut, from the gently eye opening to the jumpy arm raising, collecting each set of pieces under a thematic header. The first several selections ("Waking Up") feature solo piano works that come directly from Bach's more pedagogic works, compositions intended for students to use as exercises to loosen their touch. Played superbly by pianist Sviatoslav Richter, as well as the Romero brothers (Pepe and Celedonio) on warm guitar, these compositions urge the ear to open. And then you come the pieces gathered under the "Playtime" heading: jazz pianist John Lewis picks up a couple pieces, as do the folks in Canadian Brass. Then the mood shift heads back to the sleepyhead state with "Winding Down" and "And So to Bed," each of which slows the tempo and quiets the passion to a doze. This is a fine set of Bach works. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classical, Jazz and Opera Bach all in one, May 29, 2001

By	"musicrabbit" (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This is a versatile collection in terms of composition, performance and layout. Comparing to most of CD with classical selections for baby, this edition is more nutritious and rich on musical experience. Genre wise, the piano solo, concerti, chamber and opera are all included. Performance wise, it is absolute a feast -- Sir Neville Marrier conducting Academy of St. Martin-in-the fields, Jazz Pianist John Lewis delivering the charming and uplifting variation, and Kiri Te Kanawa's heavenly creamy voice. The combination of these musicians and recordings is a decision with great artistic sensibility. The layout is perfectly arranged -- from the waking up, playtime and to the bed. This is not just another CD juggles some pieces together from a brandy composer. For a more serious editing of baby music, this shall be something as a guideline.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite!, March 10, 2000

By	Tanya R. Jewell (Chico, CA) - See all my reviews

This cd is great! It starts your child's day calmly, gets progressively more active to suit baby's playtime, then winds back down again for naps and bedtime. It's my favorite lullaby - goodnight cd and a great baby shower and newborn gift. Try it - you won't be sorry!

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Big Babies too, September 16, 2000

By	Miki S. Noguchi (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a student and I like to listen to classical music while I'm studying and this is great for that. It's lively enough not to put you asleep, but soft enough that it doens't distract from what you're studying. Plus, it's long enough that you don't have to get up to change the CD every 5 minutes.