| | |  | Music Appreciation | Home » » » » » Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery (Audio CD) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | In this touching tale, a gifted young violinist is sent to study music at the Pieta orphanage in Venice with the great composer Antonio Vivaldi. It s Carnival time, magic is in the air and mystery unfolds as Katarina enlists Giovanni, the gondolier, to help in her search to discover her origins. In a climactic scene, a masked stranger reunites Katarina with her family and she must make an important choice between staying with her music at the Pieta or entering the world. More than 24 excerpts from Vivaldi s most popular and important works have been freshly recorded, including the Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in A-, Guitar Concerto, Piccolo Concerto, Double Trumpet Concerto and Vivaldi s unfinished opera Farnace, RV 711 | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| September 24, 1991 | | Studio:
| Children's Group | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 31 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Spring, I, RV.269 | | 2. | Piccolo Concerto, II, RV.443 | | 3. | Medley: Arriving At the Pieta/Autum, I, RV.293/Guitar/Flute Sonata, I, RV.52 | | 4. | Violin Concerto In A Minor, I, RV 356 | | 5. | Winter, II, RV 297 | | 6. | Medley: Guitar Concerto, II, RV.93/Alma Del Core | | 7. | Medley: Venice By Day/Guitar Concerto, III, RV.93/Autumn, III, RV.293/Il Gardellino, RV.90/Double Trumpet Concerto, III, RV.537/Piccolo Concerto, III, RV.443/Concerto For Two Oboes, Two Clarinets, III, RV.559 | | 8. | Medley: Sonata For Two Violins, II, RV.50/'Farnace', RV.711 | | 9. | Violin Concerto in A Minor, II, RV.356 | | 10. | Medley: Island Of The Dead/Autumn, II, RV.293/Summer, III, RV.315 | | 11. | Medley: Island Of the Dead/Autumn, II, RV.293/Summer, III, RV.315 | | 12. | Medley: Il Gardellino, RV.90/Beatus Vir, RV.597/Alma Del Core/Violin Sonata In F Major, I, RV.20 | | 13. | Medley: Concert Preparations/Piccolo Concerto, I, RV 443/Guitar Concerto, III, RV 93/Double Trumpet Concerto, I, RV.537 | | 14. | Medley: Conclusion: Double Orchestra Concerto, II, RV.585/Guitar Concerto, II, RV.93 | |
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37 of 37 found the following review helpful:
Great introduction to classical music for kidsApr 22, 2001
By M. Ragen
"searagen"
We've had this CD (and others in the Classical Kids series) for over a year now. Both we and our boys (now 6 and 8) have enjoyed them considerably. Of the various CDs, this one has one of the best story lines as it has a sense of mystery around it. At first, the story helped keep the kids interested. It provided a sense of history and helped set the stage for the era and place where Vivaldi lived. However, as they listened (time and time again), they started to pay more attention to the musical portions. Recently, we've been able to tell that they've picked up a sense of the music. When we listen to classical music on the car radio, time and again, they perk up when listening to a piece of music and surprise us by saying "That's Vivaldi" or "That's Beethoven". Sure enough - they've picked up something about the style of music that's characteristic of the composer. Sometimes it's the snippet of music from the CD and other times it's just the rhythms that are characteristic of that piece. As a family, we all recommend this.
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Great mystery story and lovely music for children & parentsJan 11, 2003
By Nature Mom w/ 2 children + EE & Management degrees
We have many of the Classical Kids CD collection, but this one is my children's favorite (ages 5 & 7). The story on this CD is a mystery that contains some sadness, clues, dangers & problems to overcome, fun, excitement - and of course great Vivaldi music. Even though my children knew the ending after hearing it the first time, the story & music are so compelling that they love hearing it over and over again anyway. It's one of the CDs I enjoy listening to with them. If you like Classical Kids' Mozart's Magic Fantasy/Magic Flute, you'll probably like Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery (my 5-yr-old thinks the Mozart story is too scary for nighttime, but not this Vivaldi CD, if that helps you guage the 'danger' at all). Enjoy!!
32 of 34 found the following review helpful:
excellent introduction to baroque music & absorbing storyNov 03, 1999
By Deborah Rochefort
A nice piece of historical fiction for youngsters, with nicely performed clips of non-synthesized music by various artists, this is my 3-yr-old daughter's favorite CD, eclipsing even 'Toddler's Sing'! While I think the story is rather beyond her, she still grasps enough to have interest and sympathy for the young heroine, Katerina. Recently while in a mall, my young daughter excitedly recognized a piped-in composition as belonging to 'Valdi (Vivaldi), from a clip played on this CD. My favorite part of the CD music-story is where Antonio Vivaldi spontaneously composes an opera from a children's quarrel, which encourages young ones to spontaneously compose songs and perhaps 'operas' of their own (my only quibble is that I would have liked to have heard children singing this small section rather than adults). My little one sings along. The story line also has great atmosphere and pathos, the latter which although cliche for adult listeners, is certainly satisfying for children. And even this adult listener gets a lump in her throat sometimes listening to the tale of an orphan who starts out life not unlike my adopted daughter did as an infant.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Grown up child can testify!Mar 26, 2009
By Andy
I am now a 23 year old student and I remember my parents playing these tapes to my sister and me in car rides multiple times when I was about 7 years old. To this day, I can recognize Vivaldi and know the differences, musically, between him, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, etc. If you are hoping that these tapes will work their magic into the sponge-like minds of your kids, then I can offer first hand proof that they are worth every penny! Some of my best early childhood memories.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Adore this AlbumSep 08, 2003
By Laurel M. Kenney
"Laurel"
When I was much younger than I am now (19), my parents bought me this album on tape. I fell in love with it immediately. I was swept away with the music and storyline and spent hours listening over and over again. Unfortunately I misplaced my tape and to this day have not listened to it. It was only recently that it struck me to look for it on amazon. Listening to samples has brought me back ten years. Even now I would love to listen to this album. Parents: please expose your children to this album. They will benefit in more ways than one would expect. This album not only helped to nurture my love of music, but helped me appreciate music more and more every time I listened. Every time I hear a piece of music, I hear the story behind it, thanks in part to this wonderful album. You can't go wrong!
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