Compact disc. Humorous and educational lyrics set to favorite classical works. Beethoven's Wig (Richard Perlmutter, lead soloist ; Elin Carlson, soprano ; Susan Boyd, alto ; Jonathan Mack, tenor ; Jon Joyce, baritone, bass ; Michael Geiger, bass); with accompanying musicians; various soloists, ensembles, orchestras, and conductors. Each track highlights a different solo instrument. Also includes "straight" performances of the classical works without Perlmutter lyrics. Lyrics, trivia quiz, and suggested activities in container.
Contents:
Forever we're marching (March: the Washington post) -- On no! (Two step: Maple leaf rag) -- A masterpiece (Rondeau: from Suite of symphonies no.1) -- Midnight snack (Habanera: from Carmen) -- Give me 10 (Skater's waltz: Les patineurs) -- Blow blow blow (Ballet: Neapolitan dance from Swan Lake) -- I want my diploma (Processional: Pomp and circumstance march no.1) -- Joyful waldteufel (Waltz: Estudiantina) -- Minuet duet (Minuet: from Notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach) -- Rover roll over (Polka: Annen polka) -- Please Mr. Ringmaster (Circus march: Entry of the gladiators) -- Beep beep beep (Moonlight sonta) -- The Washington post (Sousa) -- Maple leaf rag (Joplin) -- Rondeau from Suite of symphonies (Mouret) -- Habanera: from Carmen (Bizet) -- Les patineurs (Waldteufel) -- Neapolitan 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) -- Moonlight sonta (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.