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Children's Classics - Prokofiev: Peter & The Wolf/ Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals/ Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra | 
 enlarge | Artist: Various
Label: Sony
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 13531
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 60175
UPC: 074646017524
EAN: 0074646017524
ASIN: B0000062CZ
Release Date: March 31, 1998
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| Tracks:
| • | I. Introduction et marche royale du Lion | | • | II. Poules et Coqs | | • | III. Hemiones | | • | IV. Tortues | | • | V. L'Elephant | | • | VI. Kangourous | | • | VII. Aquarium | | • | VIII. Personnages a longues oreilles | | • | IX. Le Coucou au fond des bois | | • | X. Voliere | | • | XI. Pianistes | | • | XII. Fossiles | | • | XIII. Le Cygne | | • | XIV. Final | | • | Theme A. Allegro maestoso e largamente | | • | Theme B. | | • | Theme C. | | • | Theme D. | | • | Theme E. | | • | Theme F. | | • | Variation A. | | • | Variation B. Lento | | • | Variation C. Moderato | | • | Variation D. Allegor alla marcia | | • | Variation E. Brillante - alla polacca | | • | Variation F. Meno mosso | | • | Variation G. | | • | Variation H. Comminciando lento ma poco a poco accelerando | | • | Variation I. Maestoso | | • | Variation J. L'istesso tempo | | • | Variation K. Vivace | | • | Variation L. Allegro pomposo | | • | Variation M. Moderato | | • | Fugue. Allegro molto |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
As one would expect from the man who made Young People's Concerts famous, Leonard Bernstein's vintage 1960 treatment of this classic kids' piece is magically engaging. Lenny narrates it himself, and draws a radiant performance from the Philharmonic. --Ted Libbey
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
Good music, but slightly annoying naration April 29, 2008
Fantasylovingmusician
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love the three works that are on this CD, and I must say that the music is wonderful and very enjoyable. However, I was rather disappointed to find the narration on this CD. I plan to use this CD for music education purposes, and while in some situations the commentary will be useful, there are certain activities that will not be practical with all the interruptions of the music. While I would wholeheartedly recommend this for the musical content, I would be sure the people knew about the narration so they could decide whether or not that would bother them enough to choose a different CD.
 Children's Classics narrated by Leonard Bernstein December 13, 2007
Connie Rogers (Cincinnati, OH USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is refreshing to list to Leonard Bernstein tell about the orchestra and educate the audience with his natural ability to impart information while telling a story. You can't improve on this redendition of these perennial children's favorites.
Orchestra Guide Music November 3, 2006
Jack M. Lloyd, Jr.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Classical children's introduciton to orchestral music; this version is well-performed, and eminently suitable for portable CD players.
 Good Music But Poor Story Telling! August 8, 2005
Ravi (CHENNAI,INDIA)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Bernstein is usually good at communicating the essence of classical Music.Listen to his exposition of Beethoven's 3rd Symphony in the sony classical Release-"How A Great Symphony was Written".Here however he seems to be totally confused whether he is the conductor or Story Teller and struggles to make a Start!He starts tentatively with a Quiz!
For a superb story telling and terrific performance I strongly recommend Lorin Maazel with the French National Orchestra,A DG release(MUSIKFEST LABEL).The narration by Alec Clunes is absolutely delightful.Thank you very much Mr Alec Clunes!The voice modulation and characterisation is spontaneous and infectitious!Lorin maazel does a neat job with Britten's "Young Person's Guide to The Orchestra".Highly recommended for repeated Listening.
Great CD -- Take if from a music teacher! February 10, 2004
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I am an elementary music teacher, and I use all three of these works in my classroom. "Peter and the Wolf" is a great introduction to classical music for my kindergarten and first grade, and Britten's "Young Persons Guide" is a great way to introduce the instruments of the orchestra. "Carnival of the Animals" is a hit with all of my students.I have individual recordings of each of these works at school, but I still prefer to bring in my Bernstein CD from home. There is something truly excellent about the Bernstein narration; his calm manner reminds me of another of my heroes, Fred Rogers. I especially enjoy that Bernstein chose to include young people (ages 13 to 23) in "Carnival of the Animals." The kids are really excited to hear someone close to their age. Maybe Bernstein isn't new or flashy, but he is a welcome break from the copious flash in my students' lives.
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