DVD: Peter Ustinov reads The Orchestra $19.98

An introduction to the music and instruments of the classical orchestra! Narrated by Sir Peter Ustinov, this award-winning program features twenty-six excerpts from the classical repertoire plus an original theme performed by the Toronto Philharmonia Orchestra, all carefully selected to be appealing to the young listener. Each excerpt is used to illustrate musical concepts of the sound of a particular instrument. Colorful, imaginative, and technically accurate visuals are derived from the book illustrations by noted children’s illustrator Alan Daniel. This enhanced DVD edition of one of NewSound/Allegro’s all-time best-selling videos includes full the French version and bonus “Bring on the Brass” audio recording.

1. Music Is Everywhere
2. Feelings
3. Anything You Can Imagine
4. The Composer
5. The String Family
6. The Woodwind Family
7. The Brass Family
8. The Percussion Family
9. Special Instruments
10. The Conductor
11. Finale

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