The Composers' Specials 6 DVD Collector's Set

These sets are from Canada, and are of the very high quality that one usually finds in British and Canadian children's programming and documentaries. They are extremely well done. Each DVD is about one composer, for example, Rossini. The story of the composer is seen through the eyes of a child who befriends, or who is helped by the composer in some way. Not only are children exposed to the personality and life of the composer in question, but the entire story contains, like a fairy tale or myth, some life lesson for the child to learn. All the acting is first rate, what I have come to expect from Canadian children's programming. I too enjoy wathcing the series, not only for the excellent content but also because they can be viewed in French, Spanish or English. The original filming is done in English. What to me is so amazing about all the DVD's in these series (there are also sets of 6 DVD's on famous artists and on great scientists) is that the dubbed in French and Spanish versions are so well acted that one does not feel that those languages are dubbed over the English. The French and Spanish versions sound as though the set was originally filmed in those tongues. The stories on the DVD's are filmed both in Canada and in European locales, and seem very authentic. Canadians certainly have the British knack for getting period pieces right down to the finest details. I could not recommend these sets more highly. My kids loved them for the content, and for the opportunity they provided to painlessly brush up in their French and Spanish skills. I would like to see more educational DVD's of this calibre available for children.

I am an elementary music teacher and purchased these for use in class and with my piano theory classes. We thoroughly enjoyed all but the Bach. I watched it before showing to my students and was so put off by how the whole movie had Bach storming around fussing about his rights and his music. This was totally contrary to everything I've ever read about Bach. So, that one will be saved maybe for older students who won't be irritated by the never ending tirades. The Handel was awesome and my favorite.

I have been watching and using these videos in my music classes for years. I and my students always enjoy them and they are a great asset to my classroom resources.

This was a requested gift, and was as "advertised"!

Wonderful stories of famous comosers. These videos, along with the activities in the teacher's guide, keep my students engaged while they learn about "boring" composers. Very entertaining, too!

This was the best purchase I ever made. I teach 2nd grade, and even they got really into the story line. Fantastic!!!!

I AM A RETIRED ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER~~~THE COMPOSERS COLLECTOR'S SET IS EXCELLANT! NOT ONLY ENTERTAINING BUT A GOOD WAY TO GET EXPOSURE TO THESE COMPOSERS MUSIC! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO ONE AND ALL!

The Composer's DVD's were a hit with my Grandchildren who are 6 and 8 years old.Thank you