Notes and Editorial Reviews
This CD has both ADD and DDD recordings.
Part of a growing number of recordings dedicated to propagating the curative powers of classical music, MOZART FOR MOMMIES & DADDIES is both accessible and enjoyable. Parents and children will both appreciate the relaxing, danceable melodies.
Selections are sorted according to the important times of the day for music: waking up, playtimes and naptimes. The producers provide extensive liner notes explaining the music's benefits. Playtime is full of marches and minuets, providing a positive, enthusiastic soundtrack to the day. Slower pieces, many featuring flutes and other soothing wind instruments lull children to sleep.
These recordings, culled from the Philips music catalog, feature many
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impressive performers, including Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Variations (12) for Piano in C major on "Ah vous dirai-je maman", K 265 (300e): Theme by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Ingrid Haebler (Piano)
Length: 0 Minutes 52 Secs.
2.
Die Zauberflöte, K 620: Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Heinz Holliger (Oboe)
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 2 Minutes 52 Secs.
Notes: This selection is an arrangement for 2 Oboes. Heinz Holliger plays both instruments.
3.
Minuet for Keyboard in F major, K 1d by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Ton Koopman (Harpsichord)
Period: Classical
Written: 1761; Salzburg, Austria
Length: 1 Minutes 18 Secs.
4.
Minuet for Piano in F major, K 2 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Ton Koopman (Harpsichord)
Period: Classical
Written: 1762; Salzburg, Austria
Length: 1 Minutes 1 Secs.
5.
Minuet for Piano in F major, K 5 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Ton Koopman (Harpsichord)
Period: Classical
Written: 1762; Salzburg, Austria
Length: 1 Minutes 4 Secs.
6.
Contradances (5), K 609: no 1 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor:
Willi Boskovsky
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 0 Minutes 56 Secs.
Notes: This contradance is based on the melody of the aria "Non più andrai" from Mozart's opera Le nozze di Figaro.
7.
Contradances (5), K 609: no 2 in E flat major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor:
Willi Boskovsky
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 0 Minutes 48 Secs.
8.
Contradances (5), K 609: no 3 in D major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor:
Willi Boskovsky
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 1 Minutes 7 Secs.
9.
Contradances (5), K 609: no 4 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor:
Willi Boskovsky
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 2 Minutes 0 Secs.
10.
Don Giovanni, K 527: Harmonie arrangements by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Netherlands Wind Ensemble members
Period: Classical
Written: 1787; Prague
Length: 13 Minutes 41 Secs.
Notes: Arranged: Johann Georg Triebensee
11.
Minuets (6), K 599: no 5 in F major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor:
Willi Boskovsky
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 1 Minutes 53 Secs.
12.
German Dances (6), K 600: no 5 in G major "Canary Song" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor:
Willi Boskovsky
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 1 Minutes 41 Secs.
13.
Concerto for Flute and Harp in C major, K 299 (297c): 2nd movement, Andantino by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Irena Grafenauer (Flute),
Maria Graf (Harp)
Conductor:
Sir Neville Marriner
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Period: Classical
Written: 1778; Paris, France
Length: 8 Minutes 31 Secs.
14.
Sonata for Piano no 16 in C major, K 545: 1st movement, Allegro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Mitsuko Uchida (Piano)
Period: Classical
Written: 1788; Vienna, Austria
Length: 4 Minutes 33 Secs.
15.
Sonata for Piano no 11 in A major, K 331 (300i): 1st movement, Andante grazioso by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Mitsuko Uchida (Piano)
Period: Classical
Written: 1781-1783; Vienna, Austria
Length: 4 Minutes 56 Secs.
16.
Variations (12) for Piano in C major on "Ah vous dirai-je maman", K 265 (300e) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Ingrid Haebler (Piano)
Period: Classical
Written: Vienna, Austria
Length: 13 Minutes 13 Secs.
17.
Serenade no 13 in G major, K 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik": 2nd movement, Romanza by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ens.
Period: Classical
Written: 1787; Vienna, Austria
Length: 5 Minutes 56 Secs.
18.
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K 581: 2nd movement, Larghetto by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Antony Pay (Clarinet)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ens.
Period: Classical
Written: 1789; Vienna, Austria
Length: 7 Minutes 30 Secs.
19.
Die Zauberflöte, K 620: Alles fühlt der Liebe Freuden by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Heinz Holliger (Oboe)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 1 Minutes 15 Secs.
Notes: This selection is an arrangement for 2 Oboes. Heinz Holliger plays both
instruments.
20.
Die Zauberflöte, K 620: Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Heinz Holliger (Oboe)
Period: Classical
Written: 1791; Vienna, Austria
Length: 2 Minutes 7 Secs.
Notes: This selection is an arrangement for 2 Oboes. Heinz Holliger plays both
instruments.
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