1. March of the Tin Soldiers - Jessel 2. Unspecified excerpt 3. Dance of the Reed Flutes 4. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy 5. The Sorceror's Apprentice - Dukas 6. Excerpt 7. Invention No. 8 in F - Bach, Johann Sebast 8. Invention No. 11 in G Minor - Bach, Johann Sebast 9. Invention No. 13 in a Minor - Bach, Johann Sebast 10. Prelude and Fugue No. 21 in BB - Bach, Johann Sebast 11. 1st movement 12. 3. Allegretto 13. Of Strange Lands and People - Schumann 14. Curious Story - Schumann 15. Entreating Child - Schumann 16. Perfect Happiness - Schumann 17. No. 1, Introduction & royal march of the lion 18. No. 5, Elephants 19. No. 6, Kangaroos 20. No. 7, Aquarium 21. No. 9, Cuckoo in the heart of the woods 22. No. 10, Aviary 23. No. 12, Fossils 24. No. 13, The Swan 25. No. 14, Finale
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Children's Favorites
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2000-09-05)
- Publisher: Vox (Classical)
- Label: Vox (Classical)
- Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
- Studio: Vox (Classical)
- Average Customer Review:
based on 3 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #7766
Avg. Customer Review:
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Children's Favorites a solid purchase 2006-03-08
Comment: This CD mostly delivered what was expected of it. The only critique I have is that some of the tempos could have been cleaner, and that it should be cross-referenced by the other composers besides J. S. Bach.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: The perfect package 2005-10-23
Comment: This is the most wonderful collection to have on 1 CD. Children from birth on up can benefit from this musical collage.
Songs from the "Nutcracker" are familiar and comfortable for many children. What child wouldn't love "March of the Tin Soldiers?"
Selections from Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals" is a must in my creative movement library. Every child should be exposed to this music. Well,I believe every age should be.
81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: A Wonderful Introduction to the Classics 2003-03-10
Comment: With total playing time clocking in at 78:04 minutes of music, you'll be paying about 6-cents/minute, which is a better bargain than long distance phone calls, and often more rewarding! This disc is far superior than most other "Classics for Kids"-type recordings I've sampled for a number of reasons: 1) This album was expertly engineered. The production quality on this disc is first-rate from start to finish with crisp, clear sound. 2) The pieces were expertly picked. There is wonderful sonic variety here, spanning hundreds of years of wonderful melodies. There are orchestral pieces, harpsichord pieces, solo piano, and a piano concerto, capped off with Saint-Seans whimsical Carnival of the Animals. What kid (or adult) wouldn't love that? 3) The performances are, without exeption, expert! The pieces were definately screened for quality as well as content. Many are simply a joy to behold. Walter Klein is a particular stand-out, almost giddily prancing through Schumann's pieces. Believe it or not, he sounds even more impressive when backed up by the always inspiring Minnesota Orchestra on Mozart's Piano Concerto #17. In short, this album is a great album even before you factor in the great price. You and your children are almost guaranteed to enjoy every 6-cents worth!
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