Search - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Herbert von Karajan, Wolfgang Schneiderhan :: Tune Your Brain with Mozart

Serendipitous Treasure

B. Lynch | USA | 10/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this CD just to have some classical music to listen to while driving across the deserts of the western US (classical radio stations are, alas, not too plentiful in rurual areas). It was on sale and looked like it would be reasonably good (how could one go too wrong with Mozart anyhow?). It also featured several selections I did not have on other CD's, so it would be a good addition to the Mozart section, I figured.I had no idea a 'budget' CD could be this good. Whether or not this actually tunes your brain as the producers claim, the music is just stellar. Mozart was one of history's great composers, but the selection of works here is just astonishing in scope, composition, and variety. The performances and recording quality match the quality of the music too. This CD works as a "Mozart conoisseur's" collection. While these are not Mozart's best known or most popular selections (The Marriage of Figaro, Ein Klein Nachtmuzik, etc. have to be located elsewhere), every song on this CD is a masterpiece -- living up to the descriptive line from "Amadeus" ('..Displace one note and you would only mar perfection...').Even if you already have a sizaeable classical collection, this CD is a very worthwhile addition. At a bargain price, it's a real deal--almost a steal."

Puts a smile on my face during traffic

B. Lynch | 02/24/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The tone the harmony, these songs are so peaceful and colorful to listen to somehow. Of all the classical music disks I've bought and fully listened to, this is the one I treasure the most. Perfect to read with Tess of the Durbervilles. Perfect to eat with Sushi. Sunny to lay with on a beache. And most of all, soothing to listen to while in traffic."

Excellent choice!

B. Lynch | 10/28/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this CD to play in my Kindergarten classroom. It is great for transition time - I turn it on to signal the children that it is time to clean up and meet me on the rug. They clean up, sit on the rug and close their eyes for a minute. This really works to calm them down and they seem to like the music. This CD is a must have!!!"