Mendelssohn: Symphonies for Strings, Nos. 7-8

On this CD:

1. Sinfonia for string orchestra No. 7 in D minor
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Amadeus Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Agnieszka Duczmal

2. Sinfonia for string orchestra No. 8 in D major
Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
Performed by Amadeus Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Agnieszka Duczmal

Tracks:

Stuck In The Saddle Again (Light Cavalry March, Suppe)
Sing Verdi Very Loud (La donna e mobile, from Rigoletto, Verdi)
Its The Same Every Verse (In The Hall of The Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Suite, Grieg)
Musical Bs (Hungarian Dance #5, Brahms)
Dont Play That Violin (Violin Concerto #2, Paganini)
Schuberts Trout (Trout Quintet, Schubert)
Dvorak The Czechoslovak (Humoresque #7, Dvorak)
A Fan of Chopin (Prelude 7, Op. 28, Chopin)
Please Do Not Tease The Viennese (Blue Danube Waltz, Strauss)
Its Spring! (Spring, from The Four Seasons, Vivaldi)
Wow What a Wedding Cake (Wedding March, from A Midsummer Nights Dream,. Mendelssohn)
Instrumental Performances:
Light Cavalry March, Suppe
La donna e mobile, from Rigoletto, Verdi (with vocals)
In The Hall of The Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Suite, Grieg
Hungarian Dance #5, Brahms
Violin Concerto #2, Paganini
Trout Quintet, Schubert
Humoresque #7, Dvorak
Prelude 7, Op. 28, Chopin
Blue Danube Waltz, Strauss
Spring, from The Four Seasons, Vivaldi

Amazon.com

From a pure-pleasure standpoint, the first Beethoven's Wig was nothing to flip over, and the second disc in the series follows suit. However, that is not to say that this is not a valuable and possibly ingenious record. Those unfamiliar with the premise will quickly get the picture: Producer/writer/lead singer/chief clever guy Richard Perlmutter gathers a bundle of important classical works (Paganini's "Violin Concerto #2," Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz") and makes up silly, catchy lyrics to lay over them, informing the listener about the piece or its composer. Standing out for their offbeat brilliance this time are "Dvorak the Czechoslovak" ("Humoresque #7," Dvorak) and "Wow What a Wedding Cake" (Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn). Few stabs at mixing education with entertainment succeed so well. As a bonus, the second half of the CD repeats the symphonies straight up, presenting a neat opportunity to quiz kids 5-12 on what and who they've just heard. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Greatest baby gift ever.......2007-03-15

Both of my grandchildren (and their parents and grandparents) are hooked on this CD and all of the silliness and beauty it brings into our lives. We sing to it, dance to it, and find ourselves thinking about it at odd times. Who can't love singing Verdi VERY LOUD? I've now started giving this as a simple baby gift, especially to those with older siblings. They are already equipped with clothing and nursery gear, and Beethoven's Wig invites the whole family to gather round...even if it is just on short car rides.

Great for the whole family.......2007-01-04

My husband, 18 month old daughter and I all love this CD. It's a staple in the car. One caveat- these lyrics will get stuck in your head and I now find myself singing the "words" to these songs when I hear them in a store or commercial! I'm hoping this means my daughter will recognize these songs as she gets older.

More Great Fun.......2006-03-13

Like the first volume, this CD encourages young children to enjoy classical music. The silly lyrics sometimes impart factual information on the composer or the piece. There are 11 sing-along symphonies and then the 11 symphonies are replayed without the lyrics--total of 22 tracks. Booklet with lyrics and trivia is included. All our children (aged 2-12) enjoy this CD, as do we.

One is better but this is still awesome!! Gotta have it!.......2006-01-10

My children loved Beethovens Wig 1. I checked this one out at the library. Then, we decided we had to have this one too.
Yes, one is the best but 2 is still wonderful.
Save yourself the shipping and order both at the same time.
We all thoroughly enjoy it. My 4 yr old can name these classicals when he hears them elsewhere and he can hum these beautiful songs. Much better than kiddie rhymes and Disney jingles. Culture your children the funniest way!!

Absolute joy, and endless fun!.......2005-11-15

The tunes and word stay with you and before you know it, you are signing them along. My two kids (ages 9 and 7) ask me to put the CD on as soon as we get into the car. What a wonderful and fun way to get them to love classical music!

Average customer rating:

Fantastic!

Great Melodies of the Classics

Manufacturer: Intersound Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

Le Rondeau ('Masterpiece Theatre' Theme)
Canon in D
Allegro from 'The Spring' from 'The Four Seasons'
Alla Hornpipe from 'Water Music'
Air for the 'G' String
Allegro from 'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 5
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from 'Solomon'
Largo from 'Xerxes'
Minuet and Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2
Adagio
Vivace from Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra, 'Double'
(Allegro) from 'Brandenburg' Concerto No. 3
La Rejouissance: Allegro from 'Royal Fireworks Music'
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Largo ma non tanto from Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra, 'Double'
Hallelujah! from 'Messiah'

Tracks:

Allegro con brio from Symphony No. 5
Allegro from 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'
Andante ('Elvira Madigan' Theme) from Piano Concerto No. 21
Adagio sostenuto from 'Moonlight' Sonata
Molto allegro from Symphony No. 40
Overture to 'The Marriage of Figaro'
Adagio; Allegro from Symphony No. 104, 'London'
Overture to 'Egmont'
Fur Elise
Allegro from Symphony No. 5
Minuet from String Quartet in E major, Op. 13, No. 5
Finale from Symphony No. 9, 'Choral'

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 1: Introduction
'Pictures at an Exhibition': Promenade
Symphony No. 4, 'Italian': Introduction
'The Valkyrie': Ride of the Valkyries
'Peer Gynt': Dawn
'Carmen': Habanera
Slavonic Dance No. 1
Entry of the Gladiators
'Also sprach Zarathustra': Introduction
Excerpt from 'On the Beautiful Blue Danube'
'William Tell' Overture: Finale
'Aida': Triumphal March
'The Nutcracker': Waltz of the Flowers
'1812' Overture: Finale
'Lohengrin': Prelude
Violin Concerto: Allegretto non troppo; Allegro molto vivace
Symphony No. 9, 'From The New World': Largo
24 Preludes, Op. 28:: No. 4 in E Minor
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No.7 in A Major
24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor
'Orpheus In The Underworld': Can-Can

Tracks:

Bolero
Pavan for a Dead Princess
'La Mer' ('The Sea'): From Dawn Until Noon on the Sea
Fanfare for the Common Man
'Appalachian Spring': Variations on a Shaker Dance
'Candide': Overture
Highlight from 'Rhapsody in Blue'
'Gayane': Sabre Dance
Adagio for Strings
'Carmina Burana': Introduction
'Lieutenant Kije': Troika
'The Firebird': Finale

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic!.......2005-11-29

I bought this cd set years ago and they're still my favorite cds. Each cd follows a genre (baroque, classical, romantic, or modern and impressionist) and gives a great sampling of some of the strongest pieces in that genre. I don't know what I'd do without these cds.