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Release DateMarch 16, 2004
UPC Code011661811928
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About Beethoven's Wig, Vol. 2: More Sing-Along Symphonies

From a pure-pleasure standpoint, the first Beethoven's Wig was nothing to flip over, and the second disc in the series follows suit. However, that is not to say that this is not a valuable and possibly ingenious record. Those unfamiliar with the premise will quickly get the picture: Producer/writer/lead singer/chief clever guy Richard Perlmutter gathers a bundle of important classical works (Paganini's "Violin Concerto #2," Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz") and makes up silly, catchy lyrics to lay over them, informing the listener about the piece or its composer. Standing out for their offbeat brilliance this time are "Dvorak the Czechoslovak" ("Humoresque #7," Dvorak) and "Wow What a Wedding Cake" (Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn). Few stabs at mixing education with entertainment succeed so well. As a bonus, the second half of the CD repeats the symphonies straight up, presenting a neat opportunity to quiz kids 5-12 on what and who they've just heard. --Tammy La Gorce Amazon.com

Tracks

  1. “Stuck In The Saddle Again” (Light Cavalry March, Suppe)
  2. “Sing Verdi Very Loud” (La donna e mobile, from Rigoletto, Verdi)
  3. “It’s The Same Every Verse” (In The Hall of The Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Suite, Grieg)
  4. Musical B’s (Hungarian Dance #5, Brahms)
  5. Don’t Play That Violin (Violin Concerto #2, Paganini)
  6. Schubert’s Trout (Trout Quintet, Schubert)
  7. Dvorak The Czechoslovak (Humoresque #7, Dvorak)
  8. A Fan of Chopin (Prelude 7, Op. 28, Chopin)
  9. Please Do Not Tease The Viennese (Blue Danube Waltz, Strauss)
  10. It’s Spring! (Spring, from The Four Seasons, Vivaldi)
  11. Wow What a Wedding Cake (Wedding March, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream,. Mendelssohn)
  12. Instrumental Performances:
  13. Light Cavalry March, Suppe
  14. La donna e mobile, from Rigoletto, Verdi (with vocals)
  15. In The Hall of The Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Suite, Grieg
  16. Hungarian Dance #5, Brahms
  17. Violin Concerto #2, Paganini
  18. Trout Quintet, Schubert
  19. Humoresque #7, Dvorak
  20. Prelude 7, Op. 28, Chopin
  21. Blue Danube Waltz, Strauss
  22. Spring, from The Four Seasons, Vivaldi

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User Reviews

Average user review: 5.0 (17 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteA must for Beethoven's Wig fansQuote
There are just as many great sing alongs in this CD as in the first. Most of the tracks are very singable (the Brahms piece is difficult). Lots of fun and plenty of goofy lyrics. September 3, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteRollicking FunQuote
My kids absolutely love this. They could listen to it over and over. I like it as well. A great, fun way to learn to love classical music. July 1, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteLove it!Quote
As a music teacher, this album and the other two are incredibly useful and fun!!! I'm so glad this fellow has done what he's done! June 27, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteMore Beethoven and FriendsQuote
One and two are so great. Hope there's a third coming out. What a great way to introduce children to wonderful music and entertain the parents and grandparents in the process. The words are ingenious. There's even a set of lyrics included in case you miss some nuance. . November 9, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteAlmost as wonderful as the firstQuote
We bought Beethoven's Wig 1 and loved it. My kids (ages 5 and 9) really enjoy listening over and over. Number 2 is almost as good. All of the songs are amusing and a couple are very funny. The lyrics are clever and do help you become familiar with composers and their music. I like that the pieces are played again in the second half without the lyrics. I highly recommend it for kids who enjoy music. August 2, 2007

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