Classical Cats: A Children's Introduction to the Orchestra (CD + Book)

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Chesky Records is proud to introduce its children's division Chesky Records Kids, and out first musical title: Classical Cats- A Children's Introduction to the Orchestra. Combining humor and feline charm, four fuzzy, utterly irresistable characters bring the wonders of orchestral music to yound children. Maestro Leopold -- the eccentric conductor, Fidleo -- our straitlaced violinist, Furbert -- cellist and troublemaker extraordinaire and Christina -- always the sweet voice of reason, she plays the harp and has been known to really let loose on the drums! Classical Cats...is a wonderful way to present classical music and its instrumentation to children. Told in a playful story, with beautiful music by composers from Tchaikovsky to Copland, Classical Cats...uses splendid metaphors to teach children about the four main sections of the orchestra: strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Classical Cats...is an audio-visual tool that promotes creativity and learning as well as an essential, early appreciation for the arts. This package contains an audio CD and an educational coloring book, filled with delightful pictures of Leopold, Fidleo, Furbert, and Christina and their instruments. (Cassette package also available.) It's a great and fun way to introduce musical culture to the children you love. Also purrfect for schools and libraries.