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Audio Book: a vocal interpretation of the complete verse from the Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast, by Alan Aldridge and William Plomer. Narration by Judi Dench and Michael Hordern; Music and vocals by Rod Edwards and Roger Hand.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Finally, after years of searching I have found this wondrous 'feast of imajination, sound and amazing artwork' on CD... My children who are now in their 30s & 40s spent many hours listening to the tape and looking at the book (as I did!) revelling in the majic of Judy Dench and Michael Horderns voices bringing all the fabulous creatures alive. I can still remember them all fondly, vividly and would encourage anyone with children/grandchildren to bring this CD (and the accompanying book)into their lives. It WILL bring so much peasure
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
In the early 1970s, illustrator Alan Aldridge and poet William Plomer produced a truly gorgeous book based on a story from the early 1800s. The book was a delightful combination of marvellous poems and exquisite artwork. Based on this, Roger Glover assembled an all-star cast and produced an excellent musical version, with new lyrics loosely based on the book. The album, essentially "mellow rock" in flavour, included a hit single ("Love is All"), and was reasonably successful. It has since been re-released on CD, including the lovely song "Little Chalk Blue" for which room could not found on the original LP.
Recently, I became aware of this CD, a narration of the Plomer poems by Judi Dench and Michael Hordern. As you would expect from such consummate performers, the narration of the poems is superb, and brings wonderfully to life all of the animal characters from the book.
But what I had not expected was the truly delightful musical backing, which, throughout, is appropriate, inspiring and beautifully performed.
Together, narration and music bring the story to life in a way that I can only describe as delightful. The Butterfly Ball is wonderful and will appeal to adults and youngsters alike. I really cannot recommend this CD too strongly.
Recently, I became aware of this CD, a narration of the Plomer poems by Judi Dench and Michael Hordern. As you would expect from such consummate performers, the narration of the poems is superb, and brings wonderfully to life all of the animal characters from the book.
But what I had not expected was the truly delightful musical backing, which, throughout, is appropriate, inspiring and beautifully performed.
Together, narration and music bring the story to life in a way that I can only describe as delightful. The Butterfly Ball is wonderful and will appeal to adults and youngsters alike. I really cannot recommend this CD too strongly.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I first heard this stunning concept in 1975, when a friend bought the newly released record. I was captivated by the narration; the beautiful tones of Judi Dench complementing the marvellously fruity voice of Michael Hordern; the wonderful original and haunting music,an unforgettable perfect package.
My wife and I bought the album just after our wedding in 1979, together with the illustrated book.
All 3 of our children were introduced to the Butterfly Ball and loved it.
For over 20 years I have searched in vain for it to be released on CD and now at last I have found it. Thank you Wizard Presents; a superb re-mastering of a masterpiece!
My wife and I bought the album just after our wedding in 1979, together with the illustrated book.
All 3 of our children were introduced to the Butterfly Ball and loved it.
For over 20 years I have searched in vain for it to be released on CD and now at last I have found it. Thank you Wizard Presents; a superb re-mastering of a masterpiece!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good music and poems
Butterfly Ball & the Grasshopper's Feast Bought the book first. A good way to interest children in nature, reading and appreciating music and poetry.
Published 8 months ago by BiGD
This is the first time I have heard it since 1977!
I was lucky enough to have the book and the record as a child as my step father was a record producer at Decca and I received a number of audio versions of books, and also the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Flora Cake
Butterfly delight
I have been looking for this album for some time! I remember at the age of 8 or 9 been given the vinyl album by an uncle! Needless to say I played it over & over!! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ozzysbat
Not a seedy CD but enchantment on record!
This music was an interpretation of the poem which William Glover had penned to reflect a much earlier poem of the 1800's. Read more
Published 16 months ago by planenut
Among My Souvenirs -- The Butterfly Ball and Grasshoppers' Feast
I don't know where this CD was hiding, because for years, my wife and I were looking for this version of the Butterfly Ball. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ivan Arthur
The end of a long search
I first heard this album, when it was originally on vinyl in 1979 - it was produced in 1975. I was smitten by it at first hearing. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by Kes
A wonderful and long-awaited reissue
I have been treasuring my vinyl copy of this album for over 30 years so it is great to see that it has finally been given a long-awaited CD issue. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2009 by Scarletina
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