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| The Runaway Bunny/Paddington Bear's First Concert/Tubby the Tuba | 
 enlarge | Creators: Glen Roven, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Brooke Shields, Ittai Shapira
Label: Sony Classics
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 163300
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 722855
UPC: 886972285528
EAN: 0886972285528
ASIN: B0013PVGM2
Release Date: April 8, 2008
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Condition: All products brand new and factory sealed.
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| Tracks:
| • | The Runaway Bunny - A Concerto for Violin, Reader and Orchestra - Roven, Glen | | • | Paddington Bear's First Concert - Chappell, Herbert | | • | Tubby the Tuba - Kleinsinger, George |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
Runaway Bunny a Runaway Hit April 10, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I loved this! What a simple, yet great idea: setting a classic nighttime story to music. Glen Roven is a genius: somehow he has managed to transform the magic of an impish little bunny and a deeply caring mother from words on the page to notes in the air.
I really think this adaptation should be a regular complement to all orchestra performances featuring "Peter and the Wolf." It's one of those rare pieces of art that captivates kids and parents. Brilliant!
-Sally, co-host "Walking on Air with Betsy and Sal"
Destined to go down in history as a classic April 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Initially I thought I was going to be jealous of children because they have this brand new classic, but then I realised that one doesn't have to be a child to enjoy "The Runaway Bunny." Glen Rove has created a new masterpiece that is destined to entertain and enthral children in the tradition of such classics as "Peter & The Wolf."
When you listen to the music you can actually visualize the story, bunny hops and all. "The Runaway Bunny" can ignite a child's already vivid imagination and rekindle the imagination of adults. In other words Glen Rove has created a gift for your senses. I suggest you pick up a copy whether you have a child or not.
Peter Anthony Holder
Classic Classical April 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Glen Roven's evocative and emotionally stirring violin concerto, THE RUNAWAY BUNNY, colors and complements the classic tale as effectively as any children's book illustration. His themes conjure vivid pictures of the frolicsome bunny, soaring mountaintops, the rollicking big top, and a mother's loving embrace. The music is splendidly served by Ittai Shapira's virtuoso performance and Brooke Shields' heartfelt narration. It is hard to imagine a more successful collaboration. Children will be charmed by this accessible and engaging work, and adults will be increasingly impressed and rewarded with each new listen.
Feedback from my 8-yr. old son April 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
From my 8-yr old son: The best piece of music that I've heard since Beethoven's Fifth! Really something! When I was very young my parents read this book to me many times. I liked the book, but forgot how much, until I listened to this piece and was reminded just how much character it had and that now has been brought to life. Runaway Bunny was a book that shaped my life. It was one of the first books I ever heard and I was immediately fascinated by it. Now I'm eight and I look back at those times and remember what it was like in my early years and can still enjoy it again now!
From Mom: Very sentimental for all the mom's who adored the book and can now continue to enjoy it by listening to the sophisticated music and beautiful narration that is a perfect complement and allows us all to reminisce as we listen.
My daughters LOVED it! April 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am lucky enough to already have a copy of this recording.
"The Runaway Bunny" was one of our favorite bedtime books for both of our daughters. They were very familiar with the rhythms and words. To get the beautiful score that Mr. Roven has composed to add to that was like a dream come true.
>>>I surprised both of them on a long car ride we were about to embark on, and we listened to it over and over again calling and singing out what theme was going to pop up next. Joy all around.<<<
As a parent and as a music lover, I highly recommend it.
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