Humorous and educational lyrics set to favorite classical works. Beethoven's Wig (Richard Perlmutter, Elin Carlson, Susan Boyd, Jonathan Mack, Michael Geiger, vocals) ; with accompanying musicians ; various soloists, ensembles, orchestras, and conductors. Richard Perlmutter is the creator, lyricist, and lead singer. Includes "straight" performances of the classical works without Perlmutter lyrics. Compact disc.
Contents:
Midnight sonata / Oh no! (Maple leaf rag) -- A masterpiece (Suite of symphonies, no. 1) -- Midnight snack (Carmen) -- Give me a 10 (Les Patineurs) -- Blow blow blow (Neopolitan dance from Swan Lake) -- I want my diploma (Pomp and circumstance march no. 1) -- Joyful Waldteufel (Estudiantina) -- Minuet duet (Notebook from Anna Magdalena Bach) -- Rover roll over (Annen polka) -- Please Mr. Ringmaster (Entry of the gladiators) -- Beep beep beep (Moonlight sonata) (bonus track) -- The Washington Post / Beethoven. Maple leaf rag / Joplin -- Rondeau from Suite of symphonies / Mouret -- Habanera from Carmen / Bizet -- Patineurs / Waldteufel -- Neopolitan dance from Swan Lake / Tchaikovsky -- Pomp and circumstance march no. 1 / Elgar -- Estudiantina / Waldteufel -- Minuet in G from Notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach / J.S. Bach -- Annen polka / Strauss, Jr. -- Entry of the gladiators / Fucik -- Midnight sonata / Beethoven.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.