Classical Kids takes children into the world of the composer. A dramatic story, a little bit of history, and the world's best-loved classical music set the scene for fun-filled musical adventures the whole family will enjoy! This 3-CD set introduces children to Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, and Handel. These CDs include:- Beethoven Lives Upstairs: The arrival of an eccentric boarder turns a young boy's life upside down. Ludwig van Beethoven has moved in upstairs! At first Christoph resents their new tenant but slowly he comes to understand the genius of the man, the torment of his deafness and the beauty of his music. In the end he is won over by the music and true incidents from the great composer's life.
- Mr. Bach Comes to Call: The series' premiere recording opens with the launch of Bach's music into space aboard the Voyager II spacecraft. Mr. Bach magically arrives and reminisces about his life and music; his twenty children, his time in jail and his devotion to the church.
- Mozart's Magnificent Voyage: The Dream Children are about to be written out of Mozart's most famous opera. Hoping to change their fate, they enlist the help of the composer's young son Karl. Together the children embark on an incredible journey that takes them back in time to Mozart's childhood as well as far into the future. Along the way, Karl learns much about his father and comes to understand his legacy of timeless music.
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