specialkmom Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 When I was younger we had cassettes with a man narrating the life story of a composer with their music in the background as well as featuring certain pieces throughout the story. My parents no longer have them, can't remember who made them. I would like to find something similar if I can for my children. My first grade son is taking a class on composers with our homeschool co-op and he would really enjoy them. But, I haven't had any luck on google. Does anyone know of something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Were they from this series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Or this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialkmom Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 That could be it. The description sounds similar. Wish I could listen to a clip. But, even if it's not the same one, that's ok. Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialkmom Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 MeaganS, that series sounds very interesting. But, I don't remember there being fictional stories, just historical. The titles don't ring any bells with me. But, it looks like something I an looking for. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 That could be it. The description sounds similar. Wish I could listen to a clip. But, even if it's not the same one, that's ok. Thank you so much! There are music clips, but it didn't have words for some reason. The samples of the Mendelssohn recording have the narrator speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 This site: http://www.classicsforkids.com/ has lots of info on composers, free stuff you can download, and podcasts. I also bought their 2-CD set, which is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialkmom Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Heidi@MtHope- YES! That is the series. I was checking on my phone at my son's swimming lessons and I couldn't access the samples from my phone. I saw the cover for the Bach cd and it looked so familiar. So, now I'm at home on my computer and listened to the Mozart sample- and it is the one! Thank you so much. laundrycrisis- thanks for the website. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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