Top Picks - Music
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Best Classical Albums for Preschoolers
Baby Einstein's Baby Mozart Not for every taste, this series rearranges the original compositions for modern instruments like vibraphone, electric piano, and glockenspiel. Some call it Mozart lite, but toddlers and preschoolers enjoy it and you may, too. |
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Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Little ones like the bright, clear tones of the brass and wind instruments, and you'll enjoy the harmonies. Try the I Musici recording with Heinz Holliger, put out by Polygram Records at a bargain two-discs-for-one price. |
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Beethoven's 6th Symphony The Delta record label offers a five-disc set of all nine symphonies, amazingly priced under $20, making it a wonderful introduction to this master composer. But start with the Sixth Symphony --- any kid who ever saw Disney's Fantasia will recognize the music behind the magician's apprentice - Mickey Mouse. |
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A Child's Celebration of Classical Music This CD hosts an impressive medley of celebrity orchestras and artists. |
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Handel, Music for the Royal Fireworks Composed for a victory celebration of the British king, this triumphant music adds pizzazz to your Fourth of July barbecue. (Just be careful with your own sparklers.) The Polygram recording combines this piece with Handel's Water Music at a two-discs for one price. |
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Kids Classics - Lullabies This EMI album combines leading conductors and first-rate orchestras performing classics by Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, and others. |
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Prokofiev, Peter and the Wolf Peter and the Wolf accomplishes exactly what Prokofiev set out to do: Introduce kids to classical music in an informative, enchanting way. The Philadelphia Orchestra version (RCA) is particularly stirring. |
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Samuel Barber, Adagio for Strings A slow, gorgeous composition heard in the background of movies ranging from Platoon to Amelie. Look for the Polygram recording conducted by Sir Neville Mariner, which also includes works by Ives and Copland. |
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William Tell & Other Favorite Overtures The version of the William Tell Overture performed by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra is sure to inspire young listeners with its thunderous sounds and prove that classical music doesn't have to be stodgy. |
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Yo-Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin - Hush Want something less traditional? Master cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins forces with the unique Bobby McFerrin and the results are wonderful, whether they are performing The Flight of the Bumblebee, Ave Maria, or Hush Little Baby. |
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