Classical Music Appreciation the Cheap and Easy Way

Late last spring, I learned about the Introduction to the Classics series of CD's. There are 18 different CD's available. Each CD is about a single composer (or in some cases, two composers). Spoken biographical information is interspersed with the composer's work from various periods. Following the biographical section are several tracks of music alone.

We've been listening to one CD per week in the van. The kids (as well as mom & dad) have been enjoying them, and we're all learning something as we drive about. I like it that my kids are at least familiar with the great composers and their works.

It took a little investigative work to assemble a complete list of the CD's. When I finally placed my order on Amazon.com, my total was $41.72! It qualified for the 4-for-3 deal as well as free shipping. Here is the list of the Vox Music Masters CD's that I compiled to place my order with Amazon.com:

• The Story of Bach
• The Story of Beethoven
• The Story Of Handel
• The Story Of Haydn
• The Story of Mozart
• Mendelssohn In Words And Music
• Story Of Chopin In Words And Music
• The Story Of Brahms
• The Story of Tchaikovsky
• Story Of Johann Strauss In Words And Music
• The Story of Schubert
• Stories Of Foster And Sousa
• The Stories Of Vivaldi And Corelli
• Story Of Verdi In Words And Music
• Story Of Berlioz In Words And Music
• Stories Of Schumann And Grieg
• Story Of Wagner In Words And Music
• Story Of Dvorák In Words And Music