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Children's Corner
How do you instil a love of music and culture in children while still maintaining a light, fun environment? These five titles promise to keep the little ones engaged in giggles and will plant the seed of fond memories for years to come. From the hilarious Robert Munsch to Dame Edna Everage's Peter and the Wolf, this list provides the perfect all round ensemble for growing hungry minds. All of these titles are available at The Music Store at Roy Thomson Hall.
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Peter And The Wolf (DVD) Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado $28.95 A staple of the classical repertoire, Peter and the Wolf is an engaging piece for listeners of all ages. Narrated by pop musician Sting, the production is live-action, and features members of the acclaimed London-based troupe Theatre de Complicite and mind-blowing puppetry by Splitting Image. This newly released DVD has been lauded by critics and fans, and is a great way to introduce the children in your life to the power of classical music while having a little fun at the same time. |
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Marita And Her Heart’s Desire Itzhak Perlman $22.95 If your kids know Beethoven Lives Upstairs backwards and forwards, and have memorized the lyrics to The World’s Very Best Opera For Kids, this CD is perfect for you. Combining music and storytelling, Marita And Her Heart’s Desire is a charming fairy tale about a girl who believes the moon can grant wishes. As a bonus, the disc features the Royal philharmonic Orchestra’s brilliant 1985 recording of Britten’s Young Person’s Guide To The Orchestra, conducted by Andre Previn. |