Scott Joplin Music

These bundle of movie hits are renditions of the original songs.
Some of them fall short of the acceptable target.

This CD has a surprising range of tracks on it. There is for exaple the very jazzy version of "happy birthday" that is just easy listened to, amongst others. On the other hand though, and that is what makes this CD so exceptional, there are these songs that talk of the jewish culture and the very special spirit it has. A spirit of graet pride and joy that always bears a touch of melancholy, even sadness, tells of loss. Fascinating is that Feidman tells us these stories soley through his clarinete, he is truly an exceptional player, not so much playing it but singing through it. Worth every single penny. Singular.

We listened to Ric Louchards 3 recordings over and over through 12 years of childhood. We have twins now 18. Ine a violinist whose just stopped playing, but still keeps her instrument handy in case, and the other a pianist who just won the district competition for the 2nd time. Now she's off to a small liberal arts womens college and will keep her piano going. I do give these recordings credit for being the backbone of our girls music careers and if you keep playing them over and over and over, they become such a part of yourself that when you play a piece from the repatroire it's like riding a bicycle after 10 years . The pieces are played in a beautiful way. Mr. L was a sSuzuki teacher ...maybe still is and the pieces seem to have a shining clarity. We've managed to have classical music be our music we are passionate about in the face of easier listening music for teens. From piano they both moved to Opera as well as violin and all Bass Violin music possible. All his music is a good investment in a childs music career, as a performer or as a listener.

I have owned this CD for several years and we listen to it often. It is pleasant, upbeat and excellent background for company dinners. I buy it for gifts for new parents.