I've liked the King's Singers for a while and remember hearing this version of The Reluctant Dragon years ago. I was ecstatic to find it on CD and upon receiving it, happy to find that The Wind in the Willows is just as good. I hadn't actually read The Wind in the Willows so I got a copy and read it. It is a delightful book, even for adults, if you haven't read it I reccomend it. I think this performance captures the feel of the book and the attitude of the characters very well. I also find I can't help listening to the 'Let's Whallop a Weasel' song over and over again. Great stuff.
Brother Heinrich's Christmas is okay, but it's more of a tale told than a story sung. More narration and less singing than the other two. It also feels like it's more directed at children than the other two.
Still, all in all a very good collection of music and story.
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Three Musical Fables: The Reluctant Dragon, Brother Heinrich's Christmas, The Wind in the Willows
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Track Listings
| 1 | The Reluctant Dragon - John Rutter |
| 2 | Brother Heinrich's Christmas - John Rutter |
| 3 | The Wind in the Willow - John Rutter |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 2.83 ounces
- Manufacturer : Collegium
- Date First Available : December 21, 2006
- Label : Collegium
- ASIN : B0000031HN
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #127,781 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #442 in Noels
- #2,652 in New Age (CDs & Vinyl)
- #13,485 in Jazz (CDs & Vinyl)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2006
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
With eyes closed and ears open, children could listen to the fables without the aid of computer images. Wonder what they'd see.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
Quiet and wonderful.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2014
The stories are fun and entertaining. I look forward to listening to them with my grandson!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017
Excellent musical and narrative renditions!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2011
Been a fan of the King's Singers for years, and this is one of my favorite albums that they've put out. I love the creativity of Rutter's music, and the characters are brought to life by the voices, which are sweet and funny and touching by turn.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2000
The Reluctant Dragon is a silly but warm mix of musical styles that together tell the classic tale in a way that only the King's Singers could do it. It's a seasonal classic at our house! It's great to have it re-released in CD. I had to ask my sister in England to get it the first time on vinyl.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2000
This is a really wonderful CD, especially the first musical "The Reluctant Dragon". This musical is suitable for everyone, even those without musical backgrounds. I am sure everyone will find it a truly enchanting musical. I strongly encourage everyone to get the CD.
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Dr.B.M.Rose,
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real treat !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2013
Our children grew up loving this recording, playing the cassette till it wore out. So it was great to be able to find it on CD, and to listen again to the combined talents of Messrs Jackman, Hume, Ives, Holt, Carrington, Mason and Hickox - not forgetting the great man himself of course (JR).
alan bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful - The King's Singers let loose to have fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2015
Beautiful - The King's Singers let loose to have fun!
Humorous and yet touching.
The musicianship even to this uneducated ear is spectacular.
Humorous and yet touching.
The musicianship even to this uneducated ear is spectacular.
Clive Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2016
Excellent and amusing
R. Coombe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2016
Fine!
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