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CD Composer: Benjamin Britten / Conductor: Alan Rawsthorne / Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra / Soloist: Robert Donat
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Fizzy Lizzy
Format:Audio CD
I had the Peter and the Wolf album, with Richard Baker narrating, when I was little and it is one of the best things that I can remember from my childhood. It is still one of my favourite pieces of classical music and listening to it still makes me feel slightly scared of that wolf! Together with Richard Baker's calm narration it is just brilliant. I would recommend this to any parent for their child - it will keep them quiet for hours!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Yossu
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Like one of the previous reviewers, I had an LP of Richard baker narrating Peter and the Wolf when I was little. I later replaced it with a tape, that had the Young Persons' Guide on the other side, also narrated by Richard Baker. These are both excellent introductions to classical music, and appeal to children and adults alike.
This tape lasted me into middle-age, by which time it was a firm favourite with my children.
Sadly, all things must pass, and the tape made a not-very-graceful exit from our lives one day. In my search for a replacement, I was delighted to find this CD, that has both of my childhood favourites. I had never heard Possum's Cats before, but bought it anyway.
Peter and the Wolf and the Young Persons' Guide are as good as ever, and still remain firm favourites in our house. Having tried to get through Possum's Cats a few times, I (and the rest of the family) have come to the conclusion that it's really rather dull. That didn't stop me giving this CD five stars, and it's worth every penny for the two main pieces, and being on CD, you can just skip the boring cats ;-)
A great purchase for young and old.
This tape lasted me into middle-age, by which time it was a firm favourite with my children.
Sadly, all things must pass, and the tape made a not-very-graceful exit from our lives one day. In my search for a replacement, I was delighted to find this CD, that has both of my childhood favourites. I had never heard Possum's Cats before, but bought it anyway.
Peter and the Wolf and the Young Persons' Guide are as good as ever, and still remain firm favourites in our house. Having tried to get through Possum's Cats a few times, I (and the rest of the family) have come to the conclusion that it's really rather dull. That didn't stop me giving this CD five stars, and it's worth every penny for the two main pieces, and being on CD, you can just skip the boring cats ;-)
A great purchase for young and old.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By C. Nicholson
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was perusing the tinterweb looking for something a little different for the kids' joint christmas presents and suddenly thought of Peter and the Wolf. As they are 9 and 6 I thought they might like it (esp as the eldest is now learning Clarinet) and I was bang on the money.
They LOVED it.
The listened intently as it played through and showed great emotions from low (poor Duck) to high (the parade). It invoked soome great memories for me and my wife too as it has been, ahem, a while since I listened to it all the way through. It is now a firm favourite in the house.
The extras before and after are great too, the kids especially liked the introdution to the orchestra.
All round this is brilliant and at a great price to boot. If you are looking at it then you will know how good it is, buy it! Now!
They LOVED it.
The listened intently as it played through and showed great emotions from low (poor Duck) to high (the parade). It invoked soome great memories for me and my wife too as it has been, ahem, a while since I listened to it all the way through. It is now a firm favourite in the house.
The extras before and after are great too, the kids especially liked the introdution to the orchestra.
All round this is brilliant and at a great price to boot. If you are looking at it then you will know how good it is, buy it! Now!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf etc.
I know the quality of the cd is very good but I was trying to obtain a more easier CD for
a child of 8years old to listen to and unfortunately it is very difficult
to... Read more
a child of 8years old to listen to and unfortunately it is very difficult
to... Read more
Published 11 days ago by anne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super
My 5 year old grand-daughter and I sat down to listen the day the CD arrived. We enjoyed the music and the story.
Published 2 months ago by Penny
2.0 out of 5 stars
I bought the wrong recording
My fault entirely,i bought it by mistake simply wanting a no commentry version of Mr Britten's work. Read more
Published 2 months ago by andymt
4.0 out of 5 stars
a hit
My 6 yr old has the book and has been learning about peter and the wolf at school. He was really excited when it arrived and has been listening and talking about it. So I am happy.
Published 3 months ago by 2swedes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal for a youngster
My cousin is just 4 years old and just is into classical music.
What better example to inspire him further.
Ben Brittain is at his most charming and educational. Read more
What better example to inspire him further.
Ben Brittain is at his most charming and educational. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael StarDancer
5.0 out of 5 stars
A pure joy!
We already own several 'versions' of Peter and the Wolf and the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra so we purchased this CD purely to obtain 'Practical Cats'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by 05061936
4.0 out of 5 stars
good cd but the voiceover is more quiet than the music...
good cd and good music but the voiceover is more quiet than the music so you keep needing to adjust the volume. it's still ok but very irritating...
Published 6 months ago by K. WEBB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gt for travel
I bought this for my 3yr old grandson as we were panning a holiday in Scotland with an 8-9hour drive. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for children
Great recorded version fOr young children: mine are 2 and 4 and love this cd. It is quite quiet though and has to be cranked up to full volume to hear.
Published 9 months ago by C. Bergin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Idael item and service from Amazon
this cd is absolutely ideal listening for any child, informative and entertaining. It is very different from any other music, so would be a benefit to any family collection
Published 11 months ago by jimpinder
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