Release Date: 29 June 2015
Label: The Childrens Group
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 068478423622
Release Date: 29 June 2015
Label: The Childrens Group
Packaging Type: DVD Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 068478436691
Description
The Classical Kids series has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide since its debut in 1988 and revolutionized the way children, parents and educators approach classical music. Each composer's music is presented in historical context, told through the eyes of a fictional child who leads listeners into the composer's world.
Beethoven Lives Upstairs is the best-loved and best-selling of all our Classical Kids stories.
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+, and Fur Elise.
"...far and away the best of the lot..." - Sacramento Bee
"...draws children into another century with entertaining and literate biographical drama...the composer's music...is interwoven into the story and comes alive." - LA Times
"This is a seamless blend of marvelous story telling and glorious music...an exquisite, moving production..." - Calgary Herald
"Classical Kids are far and away the best recordings for introducing children to classical music." - Boston Herald
"This is a fine introduction for a child to the life and music of the great composer. Bravo!" - Detroit Free Press
"The series' masterpiece a magnificently crafted story underscored by a flawless choice of selections from Beethoven's repertoire revives the nearly lost art of storytelling." - School News Roll Call
Description
Based on the award-winning and best-selling Classical Kids compact disc of the same name, Beethoven Lives Upstairs was hailed upon its original release in 1992 as "a video masterpiece" by the Boston Herald and "the best family film to appear in a long time..." by the Ottawa Citizen. The television special has been seen on HBO, PBS, CBC, the Family Channel and YTV and the home video has sold more than 250,000 copies in North America.
The arrival of an eccentric boarder turns a young boy's home upside-down. Ludwig van Beethoven has moved in upstairs!
Richly set in 19th century Vienna, Beethoven Lives Upstairs is a touching tale of music, friendship and genius. Based in part on historical fact, Beethoven Lives Upstairs features more than twenty-five beautifully performed excerpts of Beethoven's best-loved works.
With valuable Special Features including:
Behind-the-Scenes Interviews
Beethoven's Ninth Music Video
English, French and Spanish language soundtracks
A Classical Kids Music Gallery featuring more than 50 minutes of music
Fully interactive DVD-ROM featuring a variety of arcade style musical games to inspire play and advance learning!
Tracklisting
Fred Penner
The Mozart Effect
The Mozart Effect
The Mozart Effect
Classical Kids
Classical Kids
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Classical Kids
Classical Kids
Classical Kids
