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Great Classics Education for the Kids

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We love this and the kids love this. And, best of all they learn about the famous composers as they enjoy the stories and the music.

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We purchased both Volume 1 and Volume 2. As soon as we opened the package, my children wanted to listen to the CDs. The first CD we listened to is in Volume 2 "The Song of the Unicorn" and we all loved it! Afterward the kids wanted to listen to all of the CDs. We did listen to "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" and my chidren were delighted when they would hear songs that they recognized.

After reading the review about sorcery and magic, I was a little apprehensive to purchase these CDs but, they were recommended by the authors of "The Well-Trained Mind". Since classically trained students are introduced to myths and legends as part of the curriculum, I decided to purchase the CD sets anyway even though we are not Harry Potter fans. I am glad that I did. The "Song of the Unicorn" does have sorcery in it, however, we are also fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings and I was not offended by the story line on the CD.

The two CDs that we listened to were beautifully narrated and the balance of narration to the music in the background was perfect. I am thankful to be able to share such enriching music and stories of composers lives in such a creative way.

Here's what's inside

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This collection includes Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, Mozart's Magic Fantasy, and Mr. Bach Comes to Call. I just ordered it because my kids love volume II.

It stays with them...

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I enjoyed reading the reviews of parents whose kids have recently discovered "Classical Kids." I'm about to order the boxed set for my kids, ages 21, 19 and 16 because the nineteen-year-old, who has a college radio show and loves a wide variety of music, remembers this series (then only on cassette) with great affection and wants to hear them again. Those of you wondering whether it's worth it or not to try to introduce kids to classical music this way, be assured it works. We've turned one of Mr. Bach's lines into a family "saying:" "the more you study, the more you know; the more you know, the more you appreciate; the more you appreciate, the more you love." A great series!

It all started with Beethoven

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Many years ago I purchased my first CD in this series, "Beethoven Lives Upstairs." My children and I were delighted with it. I then discovered that there were more and searched them all out, one by one. My children, now 11, 9 & 5, have listened to these stories as they fall asleep for years. They each have a favorite composer and have gone on to learn more about them. These stories are a great introduction to some of our greatest composers. Not to mention a good intro to history, too!

Imagine my delight that they are now in one boxed set! Now when asked, I suggest this set. What a great way to get it ALL! I truly believe that by surrounding our children with a variety of good music (including POP music) and information they will grow up with a greater appreciation for music and the arts.