Share a magical musical experience with the entire family
In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, the Stories in Music series brings children's literature to life with narration and the glorious sounds of the London PhilharmonicOrchestra, conducted by Stephen Simon.
The classic American poem, Casey At The Bat, with original music composed and conducted by Stephen Simon, is brought to life in an inspired exciting way. The CD features the symphonic tale, plus additional tracks and a program book designed to help develop active and critical thinking skills. The additional tracks include a child-friendly explanation about the music, background information about the story, an entertaining musical variation of the original works, and a sing-along track for audience participation.
This unique children's CD combines the magic of a great story, great narrating, and great music....a wonderful addition to any family collections for home or car.
Tracks (playing time 35 minutes)
Casey at the Bat
About the Poem
The Casey March
In a Cabin in a Wood: How to Listen to a Story in Music
Flight of the Rabbit: A Very Short Story in Music
Casey a la Suzuki
About the Music
Now That You Know a Little More...One More Time
Want to Have Some Fun? Prepare to Perform
The Casey Tango Play Along
Awards Received: Creative Child Preferred Toy of the Year - 2005
"These recordings are so beguiling that the listener, whether child or adult, will hardly notice that they are also educational materials of exceptionally high quality." Robert K. Dodson , The New England Conservatory of Music
"At last, two of my loves -- baseball and classical music -- united at last! This is a wonderful piece that the entire family will enjoy. Besides, they've got Casey wearing pinstripes." George M. Steinbrenner III, New York Yankees
