New American CD. Shipped within the US in 4-7 days (expedited) or about 10-14 days (standard). Standard can occasionally be slower so we advise using expedited if quicker delivery is important!
All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Sales tax, where applicable, is included in the sales price.
My kids, 4 1/2 & 11 yrs., love all these 4 sing-along symphonies, and the first one is their favorite.
"The entire family loves this CD"
2009-05-12
- Reviewed By User: A1YMK9GAQ5750M
From 4 years old to 40 years old, each of us enjoys Beethoven's Wig. We have #1 and #2 and I could not tell you which the kids enjoy more - but I do have a slight preference for #1. I'm online now getting ready to purchase #3 and #4 will be for Christmas. I'm also buying #1 for a baby shower gift. My friend is not particularly "into" classical music but she laughed a good bit listening to our CD's then she asked for them for her soon-to-be child.
"Music Notes"
2009-02-16
- Reviewed By User: A3754G57AONCQY
This product is a great way to introduce the classics to children. Once they know the words, they enjoy singing along. The selections are good,and the words are humerous.
This is a fantastic CD on so many levels -- Perlmutter has added witty, silly, yet often educational lyrics to some of the most recognizeable melodies in classical music. Most of the lyrics include some information about the composer, so that anyone who listens a few times will at least learn the composer's name, perhaps the popular name of the melody, and a few other facts. For example, "Beethoven's Wig . . . . is very big" is sung to the opening bars of Beethoven's Fifth. "The crowds were cheering at the concert hall (rah rah) the night Tchaikovsky shot the cannon ball (boom bah)" is sung to the 1812 Overture. A ditty about the Schumann family is sung to Schumann's Happy Farmer. Some lyrics are educational, such as "All the Kings and Queens of England," which names, sequentially all the kings & queens of England. Others are just plain fun, such as "All the girls in Paris France, love to do the can can dance . . " set to Offenbach's can can.
This CD doesn't present itself as a substitute for concert-style music, sans lyrics, performed in a serious manner by first-rate classical musicians. But it is an entertaining supplement, for both kids and adults. I love it when my daughter hears music on the radio and shouts out, "Mommy, it's Tchaikovsky" or "Mommy, Beethoven, listen. . ." -- and I'm pretty sure that the reason she is able to connect the composer to the music is because of what she learned listening to Beethoven's Wig.
Personally, my favorite of the four Beethoven's Wig collections published to date is Beethoven's Wig, Vol. 2: More Sing-Along Symphonies followed closely by #1; they're pretty much neck and neck. Beethoven's Wig 3: Many More Sing-Along Symphonies gives broad exposure to different instruments, but the lyrics are much less memorable. Beethoven's Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies includes a broader array of music, such as John Philip Sousa and Scott Joplin. I've given #1 and #2 as gifts on several occasions and they always seem to be a hit.
"Great CD"
2009-01-19
- Reviewed By User: AV4FQ3D9E1DRO
The whole family loves this CD! It's a fun way to introduce the kids to classical music.
This is a great product. The kids love it. The main vocalist has a zany way of cracking his voice which a hilarious complement to the other opera-class voices on the CD.
Last updated: Nov 21, 2009 at 00:01 EST. Pricing information is provided by the listed merchants. GoSale.com is not responsible for the accuracy of pricing information, product information or the images provided. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on amazon.com or other merchants at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. As always, be sure to visit the merchant's site to review and verify product information, price, and shipping costs. GoSale.com is not responsible for the content and opinions contained in customer submitted reviews.
Expedited Available
"wonderful for any age"
"Music Notes"