Lupin, the Pot-Bellied Pig

Keith Amos Narrated and Sung by Geraldine & Lucian Russell-Price Emerald Concert Orchestra & Wind Quintet NYL-CD01 Total Time 60:30 ISBN: 0 9522566 1 4 RRP £7.50 BUY CD NOW MP3 AUDIO TRACKS - LUPIN'S SONG ANIMATION

Lupin the Pot-Bellied Pig for Narrator & Wind Quintet. Includes 13 instrumental excerpts from other narrated works for symphony orchestra. The Steadfast Tin Soldier & "Bah, Humbug!" based on HC Andersen's and Charles Dickens' stories. Beautifully written and orchestrated, a good introduction to the world of classical music for children and adults.

TRACK 1
Lupin's Song A catchy little ditty loved by everyone. A great hit sung by Geraldine & Lucian Russell-Price with WInd Quintet accompaniment.

TRACK 2
Lupin the Pot-Bellied Pig for Narrator & Wind Quintet. Composed and story written by Keith Amos. Narrated on this recording by Geraldine & Lucian Russell-Price.
A simple comforting story of a warm summer's day on the remote island of Sark, the central character is Lupin, a pot-bellied pig. The story line is happy and rather magical, the music matchingly enchanting. Lupin has her own theme, there is a beautiful pastorale (Sark Idyll) and for a wild contrast there is a Camera Chase. Lupin's Theme has appropriate lyrics a memorable tune enjoyed by children and adults.
Various characters unfold during the story and birds, ducks, chickens are imitated by the five instruments with short solos, making it a wonderful little "Guide to the Instruments"

TRACKS 3-5
Three instrumental excerpts from Lupin the Pot-Bellied Pig (Lupin's Song, Sark Idyll, Camera Chase) from the original work for narrator & symphony orchestra.

TRACKS 6-12
The Steadfast Tin Soldier for Symphony Orchestra. From the original work of the same name based on Hans Andersen's fairy tale. Hailed as an obvious successor to Peter & the Wolf, these seven pieces include: Tin Soldier's Theme (march), Dancer's Theme (beautiful waltz), Canary Song (jovial ditty), Jack-in-the-Box (rhythmically wickedly witty), Rocking Horse (calming lullaby), The Storm (scary turbulent waters), Steadfast Fanfare (solid brass fanfare).

TRACKS 13-15
"Bah, Humbug!" Three atmospheric excerpts, again from the work for narrator & symphony orchestra, based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Scrooge's Theme, a creepy, menacing opening. Christmas Music, joyfully evocative. Finale magically transports the listener to Scrooge's reformed character.

This CD is a good introduction to the world of classical music for children and adults and an ideal addition to the revival of interest in English Light Music.

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	All MP3 clips approx: 0:30 180kb
1	Lupin's Song	2:16	play	catchy little ditty
2	Lupin, the Pot-Bellied Pig	18:43	play	comforting story
	What do the chickens sound like?		play
	What does Lupin like to do most?		play
	Felicity's friends visit Sark . . .		play
	Lupin's secret pastime . . .		view
3	Lupin's Song	6:35	play	latin american style
4	Sark Idyll	3:58	play	beautiful pastorale
5	Camera Chase	1:20	play	wild and exciting
6	Tin Soldier's Theme	3:39	play	march
7	Dancer's Theme	6:39	play	beautiful waltz
8	Canary Song	1:41	play	jovial ditty
9	Jack-in-the-Box	1:41	play	rhythmically wickedly witty
10	Rocking Horse	2:39	play	calming lullaby
11	The Storm	1:35	play	scary turbulent waters
12	Steadfast Fanfare	0:46	play	solid brass fanfare
13	Scrooge's Theme	5:42	play	creepy, menacing
14	Christmas Music	1:55	play	joyfully evocative
15	Finale	1:14	play	magical and heart-warming
	Total 60:30

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