Rating: - Excellent and entertaining and educational
Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery CD A young orphan, Katarina, meets the great Vivaldi who is music director at the orphanage where she has been sent. In searching for all she has lost fills the void as Vivaldi teaches her to play the violin. This is a wonderful story based on Vivaldi's life and his music is played throughout. A terrific CD for your family library to enjoy often

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Rating: - A wonderful investment for children
For parents who want to educate their Chidren about the beauty of music, this is a wonderful buy. It is a story of a young violinist living in beautiful Italy. This story not only is enjoying to children, but adults get into the story as much as the children. Buy this book. Its wonderful. Make sure you also order the tape for the wonderful music.

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Rating: - Best Classical Music Story for Children (and Adults!)
What color was Vivaldi's hair? Why do Venetians fill egg shells with perfume? The only Christmas gift from a parent to a child that would be more valuable than Vivaldi's The Ring of Mystery would be the parent who listens to the story with the child. Parents will reward their children and themselves with this entertaining and informative mystery about Katarina, a young girl sent off to an all-girl orphanage in Venice, where Vivaldi is musical director. With the help of Giovanni, the gondolier, ... Read More

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Rating: - A wonderful introduction to Venice, for kids
This cassette is a delight: it combines a strong storyline to hold your child's interest; the wonderful atmosphere of the Carnival at Venice hundreds of years ago; and the beautiful music of Vivaldi. If you're taking children to Venice, this cassette is a must. Otherwise, it's a lovely introduction to Vivaldi, and just plain enjoyable