Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Editorial Reviews
Sacramento Bee
"...far and away the best of the lot..." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

LA Times
"Draws children into another century with entertaining and literate biographical drama...the composer's music...is interwoven into the story and comes alive." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Album Description
The award-winning Classical Kids series introduces children -- and adults -- to the joys of classical music. A dramatic story, a little bit of history and the world's best-loved classical music set the scene for these fun-filled musical adventures.

The arrival of an eccentric boarder turns a young boy's life upside down. Ludwig van Beethoven has moved in upstairs! At first Christoph resents their new tenant but slowly he comes to understand the genius of the man, the torment of his deafness and the beauty of his music. In the end he is won over by the music and true incidents from the great composer's life. The music, all originally produced, includes excerpts of more than 35 of Beethoven's best-loved works: Symphonies Nos. 5 to 9, the Moonlight and Pathetique Sonatas, Violin "Spring Sonata," Flute Serenade, G+ Sonatina, Minuet in G+, Fur Elise.

Awards: Juno Award Best Children's Recording (Canada), Parents' Choice Silver Honor, American Library Association Notable Children's Recording Award, Practical Home Schooling Reader Awards Music Curriculum Category, Film Advisory Board Award of Excellence, Parents' Choice Classic Award, Certified Gold Record (Canada), Certified Platinum Record (Canada)

Also available from Classical Kids: Mr. Bach Comes to Call, Mozart's Magic Fantasy, Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery, Daydreams and Lullabies, Tchaikovsky Discovers America, Hallelujah Handel, Mozart's Magnificent Voyage --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Music, Classical Kids, Children's, Childrens, Classical

Average customer rating:

Beethoven Lives upstairs

beethoven lives

Such lovely memories come back....

You won't regret this purchase

You will not regret this purchase

Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Manufacturer: Children's Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000212L
Release Date: 1995-03-20

Tracks:

Symphony #7, Mvt.2
Symphony #5, Mvt.1
Medley: Piano Sonata, Op.90, Mvt.2/Flute Serenade, Op.23, Mvt.3/Violin Romance #1, Op.40/Symphony #2, Mvt 4
Medley: Pathetique Sonata, Op.13, Mvt.2/Contradanse #1 In C
Medley: Symphony #5, Mvt.2/Piano Sonata, Op.14 #2, Mvt.2/Flute Serenade, Op.23, Mvt.1
Medley: Polonaise/La Marmotte/Country Dance In A/Fur Elise/Flutnuhr
Medley: Sonatina In G/Minuet In G/Violin 'Spring' Sonata, Mvt.1/Ecossaise
Moonlight Sonata, Op.27 #2, Mvt.1
Flute Serenade, Mvt.2
Symphony #6, Storm Scene
Nel Cor Piu Variations
Medley: Piano Concerto #1, Mvt. 1/Piano Concerto #5, Mvt.2
Medley: Bass Excerpts From Symphony #9/Violin 'Spring' Sonata, Mvt.4/Rage Over A Lost Penny/Symphony #6...
Symphony #9, Mvt.4
Sonata Opus 49 #2, Mvt.2
Symphony #6, Shepherd's Theme

Product Description

CLASSICAL KIDS: Beethoven Lives Upstairs -- a tale of genius and childhood THE STORY: Young Christoph exchanges letters with his uncle about the chaotic arrival of Mr. Beethoven into his house. In the end, he is won over by the music and true incidents from the great composer's life. THE MUSIC: Over two dozen excerpts, including Symphonies#5-9, the "moonlight and pathetique" Sonatas, Violin "Spring Sonata", Flute Serenade, and pieces children play: Sonatina in G+, Minuet in G+, Fur Elise.

Customer Reviews:

Beethoven Lives upstairs.......2007-05-12

I bought this product as we the whole family are spanish spoken and we find this type of products very helpfull to maintain and further develop our english language skill continue to growth while entretained.

beethoven lives.......2007-01-10

the cd brings the power of beethoven's music and life story to all who will listen. you don't even need to be a musician!

Such lovely memories come back...........2006-11-21

I owned this on cassete as a kid and I am so sad to have lost it. I fell asleep to this tape as a kid, and now Beethoven has an almost nostalgic feel about him. WONDERFUL album!! :D

You won't regret this purchase.......2006-04-07

This is a wonderful CD. It's narrative is quite pleasing and of course the music is fantastic. We listen to this in the car and my 7 yr old daughter just loves it. It has sparked some interesting conversations. I am very pleased with it and will most definitely purchase others in the series.

You will not regret this purchase.......2004-09-11

I bought this CD and the others in the series - Mr. Bach Comes to Call and Mozart's Magical Adventure and my oldest son, who is 4, will put this CD in first thing in the morning and listen to it and all the others 2-3 times a day. They all are charming and intelligent enough that I don't mind listening to it over and over again with him. All of the CDs in the series have well told stories that integrate the music beautifully and give you a brief but complete history of these musicians and what life was like for them. Enjoy!

Average customer rating:

Beethoven Lives upstairs
beethoven lives
Such lovely memories come back....
You won't regret this purchase
You will not regret this purchase

Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Various Artists , Walter Babiak , and Classical Kids
Manufacturer: Children's Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Ecossaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Minuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002122
Release Date: 1991-07-25

Tracks:

Symphony #7, MVT. 2
Symphony #5, MVT. 1
Piano Sonata, Op 90, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, Op 23, MVT. 3/Violin ...
Pathetique Sonata, Op 13, MVT. 2/Contradanse #1 in C Major
Symphony #5, MVT. 2/Piano Sonata, Op 14 #2, MVT. 2/Flute Serenade, ...
Polonaise/La Marmotte/Country Dance in a Major/Fse/Flutnuhr
Sonatina in G Major/Minuet in G Major/Violin "Spring" Sonata, MVT. 1
Moonlight Sonata, Op 27 #2, MVT. 1
Flute Serenade, MVT. 2
Symphony #6, Storm Scene
Nel Cor Piu Variations
Piano Concerto #1, MVT. 1/Piano Concerto #5, MVT. 2
Bass Excerpts from Symphony #9/Violin "Spring" Sonata, MVT. 4/Rage ...
Symphony #9, MVT. 4
Sonata Opus 49 #2, MVT. 2
Symphony #6, Shepherd's Theme

Album Description

The award-winning Classical Kids series introduces children -- and adults -- to the joys of classical music. A dramatic story, a little bit of history and the world's best-loved classical music set the scene for these fun-filled musical adventures.

Customer Reviews:

Beethoven Lives upstairs.......2007-05-12

beethoven lives.......2007-01-10

the cd brings the power of beethoven's music and life story to all who will listen. you don't even need to be a musician!

Such lovely memories come back...........2006-11-21

I owned this on cassete as a kid and I am so sad to have lost it. I fell asleep to this tape as a kid, and now Beethoven has an almost nostalgic feel about him. WONDERFUL album!! :D

You won't regret this purchase.......2006-04-07

You will not regret this purchase.......2004-09-11

Average customer rating:

The Best of Beethoven

Manufacturer: Children's Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Ecossaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music

4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

4-for-3 Children's Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00062IDIS
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

Symphony No.5 In C Minor, Op.67: Allegro Con Brio - Bela Drahos
Piano Sonata No.8 In C Minor, Op.13: 'Pathetique' - Jeno Jando
Symphony No.8 In F Major, Op.93: Allegretto Scherzando - Bela Drahos
Bagatelle In A Minor, Wo0 23: 'Fur Elise' - Balazs Szokolay
Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68: 'Storm' (Allegro) - Bela Drahos
Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68: 'Shepherd's Theme' (Allegretto) - Bela Drahos
Piano Sonata No.14 In C Sharp Minor, Op.27/2: 'Moonlight Sonata' (Adagio Sostenuto) - Jeno Jando
Piano Concerto No.1 In C Major, Op.15: Allegro Con Brio - Capella Istropolitana
Ecossaise Wo0 83 - Jeno Jando
Variations On A Duet 'Nel Cor Piu Mi Sento', Wo0 70 - Jeno Jando
Symphony No.7 In A Major, Op.92: Allegretto - Bela Drahos
Rondo A Capriccio In G Major, Op.29 'Rage Over A Lost Penny' - Jeno Jando
Piano Sonata No.10 In G Major, Op.14: Andante - Jeno Jando
Piano Concerto no.5 In E Flat Major, Op.73 'Emperor' (Adagio Un Poco Mosso) - Capella Istropolitana
Symphony No.9 In D Minor, Op.125: Chorale And Finale Presto - Claudio Otelli
Beethoven Lives Upstairs (Excerpt) - Classical Kids: The Best Of Beethoven

Album Description

The Best of Classical Kids CD series feature 55 - 70 minutes of instrumental music from six major composers specially selected by Classical Kids producer Susan Hammond. Each compilation includes child-proven works first heard in the award-winning and best-selling Classical Kids series but extended and without narration. Each CD is an engaging and entertaining listening experience for all ages. Liner notes include fascinating facts about each composer plus an introduction to the award-winning Classical Kids CDs - to build Classical Kids fans for the next generation.