This program is designed to help listeners find a 'quiet time' of non-stressful, contemplative relaxation. Its selection of short, melodic pieces also serves as an ideal introduction to the world of classical music. 'A splendid disc, to be treasured by young and old,' - American Record Guide 'The perfect gift among recordings for introducing a child to the intimacies and universality of music.' - Fanfare 'The world's loveliest piano music, beautifully programmed to help people of all ages find an inner core of tranquillity.' - Keynote The program of Perchance to Dream moves from simple, lyrical pieces, many written for beginning pianists, to more profound works like the Adagio cantabile of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata and Brahms'Read more Intermezzo Op. 117, No. 1. In our high-tech, computerized, accelerating age, the need for a time of relaxation - a period to reflect, or simply to experience a sense of calm - is more important than ever. Work and other responsibilities have a way of overtaking more elemental pleasures - like time spent with loved ones, or in solitude. Yet finding this 'quiet time' need not be difficult, and it is partly with this in mind that this musical program is offered. The selections chosen here - accessible, melodious pieces by great composers - speak to all ages. For children, they may form a gateway to a world not yet explored - that of concert music. For their elders, they may generate fond recollections, like old friends who have not lost their power to inspire or comfort. They also may act as a bond between parents and children, providing a peaceful background for a time of intimacy, storytelling, and shared experience. - Steven C. Smith (from the booklet notes) Read less
Works on This Recording
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Children's Pieces (30) for Piano, Op. 27: no 26, A Short Storyby Dmitri Kabalevsky Performer:
Carol Rosenberger (Piano)
Period: 20th Century Written: USSR Date of Recording: 09/1989 Length: 2 Minutes 5 Secs. Notes: Composition written: USSR (1937 - 1938).
Album für die Jugend, Op. 68: no 28, Erinnerungby Robert Schumann Performer:
Carol Rosenberger (Piano)
Period: Romantic Written: 1848; Germany Date of Recording: 09/1989 Length: 2 Minutes 9 Secs.
Album für die Jugend, Op. 68: no 35, Mignonby Robert Schumann Performer:
Carol Rosenberger (Piano)
Period: Romantic Written: 1848; Germany Date of Recording: 09/1989 Length: 3 Minutes 12 Secs.
Dolly, Op. 56: no 1, Berceuseby Gabriel Fauré Performer:
Carol Rosenberger (Piano)
Period: Romantic Written: 1894; France Date of Recording: 09/1989 Length: 2 Minutes 50 Secs.
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Preludes (24) for Piano, Op. 28: no 7 in A majorby Frédéric Chopin Performer:
Carol Rosenberger (Piano)
Period: Romantic Written: 1836-1839; Paris, France Date of Recording: 09/1989 Length: 1 Minutes 16 Secs.
Three-Part Invention no 5 in E flat major, BWV 791by Johann Sebastian Bach Performer:
Carol Rosenberger (Piano)
Period: Baroque Written: 1723; Cöthen, Germany Date of Recording: 09/1989 Length: 3 Minutes 12 Secs.
Album pour enfants, Op. 39: no 4, Mamanby Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Performer:
Carol Rosenberger (Piano)
Period: Romantic Written: 1878; Russia Length: 1 Minutes 29 Secs.