Label's Note (4/99) - "The award-winning Classical Kids series introduces children -- and adults -- to the joys of classical music. A dramatic story, a little bit of history and the world's best-loved classical music set the scene for these fun-filled musical adventures.
The great composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky arrives in New York for the grand opening of Carnegie Hall. It's all aboard for fun as two children join the composer on a musical journey to Niagara Falls. The children set the stage for the story to reveal much about Tchaikovsky -- his life in Russia, his love of music and his fears of conducting. In the end, both the composer and the children discover something about courage -- and about themselves. This recording features more than 24 of Tchaikovsky's best-known and best-loved works. Also included is a musical mosaic of well-known American music of the time, including ragtime, spirituals and popular folk classics.
Label's Note (4/99) - "The award-winning Classical Kids series introduces children--and adults--to the joys of classical music. A dramatic story, a little bit of history and the world's best-loved classical music set the scene for these fun-filled musical adventures. The great composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky arrives in New York for the grand opening of Carnegie Hall. It's all aboard for fun as two children join the composer on a musical journey to Niagara Falls. The children set the stage for the story to reveal much about Tchaikovsky -- his life in Russia, his love of music and his fears of conducting. In the end, both the composer and the children discover something about courage -- and about themselves. This recording features more than 24 of Tchaikovsky's best-known and best-loved works. Also included is a musical mosaic of well-known American music of the time, including ragtime, spirituals and popular folk classics."
This product is a book and a CD.
This new installment in the Classical Kids series once again introduces young listeners to the world of classical music. Through an unconventional mix of classical music and exciting storytelling, listeners meet Russian composer Tchaikovsky. Almost two dozen excerpts of his most stirring music serve as an effective backdrop for the adventurous journeys of Tchaikovsky and his young new friends. Children and parents alike will appreciate this intriguing and appealing production. ~ MusD