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List Price: $8.99 | | Label: Sony Classics
Salesrank: 74719
Released: April 8, 2008 |
| Our Price: $6.24 |
| Used Price: $4.46 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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The Runaway Bunny/Paddington Bear's First Concert/Tubby the Tuba Track Listing:
1. Runaway Bunny - A Concerto for Violin, Reader and Orchestra
2. Paddington Bear's First Concert
3. Tubby the Tuba
The Runaway Bunny/Paddington Bear's First Concert/Tubby the Tuba Reviews:
2 interesting 
2009-03-31 - I love Tubby the Tuba--and so do my kids. We have the original book and a CD, which has the story read by author Paul Tripp to George Kleinsinger's music, which is wonderful, and the DVD transfer of George Pal's equally wonderful Puppettoon rendition. I got the Stephen Fry to hear another alternative. Though I favor the Tripp and Pal treatments, the material is so strong the Fry reading is enjoyable.
The Runaway Bunny is more problematic. I was not familiar with the story, and only noticed it here combined with Tubby (and Paddington, which I did not get yet). Having read the rave reviews I was really looking forward to it. I premiered it for the family during a car trip, on the venerable Bose. Like some of the reviews say, the violin writing and playing are virtuosic, especially at the beginning. But as each line of the story gets played out, the music seems to lose steam. Also, the basic story *lines* are so far apart, the narrative seems almost disjointed. I had to really piece it together in my head. I don't think my 4-yo did that, though perhaps the 8-yo did. Nevertheless, by the 2nd story line, they had both segued to other activities, seeming to lose all interest in the Runaway Bunny. Being a somewhat seasoned listener I attended to the bitter end, which wasn't really bitter but disappointing. So, my disappointment is with the material itself. The performances are fine, as is the recording.
Brilliant interpretation 
2008-10-30 - I had the opportunity to hear this performed live in NY. Its a brilliant piece, for both adults and children. I was amazed at how captivated the children were.
A wonderful musicical piece for children and adults to enjoy together!
2008-08-09 - I had no idea of what this new children's classic was about, much less the appeal it would provide to an adult. I have been familiar with Glen Roven' musical talents for years, so I was sure that The Runaway Bunny would measure up. My iPod has a selection for every mood, so I knew this would fit in one of the playlists.
I expected that the majority of the release would be of narration with the story incorparating Glen Roven's music as a background prop. Imagine my surprise and delight when I realized it was really a musical event for both inspiring children thoroughot using pauses in narration in between a concerto to highlight that wonderful music for adults to enjoy throughout (in addition to the story) I found the narrations made it truly unique and enjoyable for both children and big kids like me alike.
As usual, Glen Roven delivers, and you should buy his release even if you don't have children. I have it on my iPod, and find the music relaxing and the narration soothing. Congratulations to Mr. Roven on another brilliant performance.
What will I have to look forward from him next?
Bottom line: You owe it to yourself and children enjoy this together.
Tubby the Tuba, Runaway Bunny, Paddington Bear
2008-07-24 - I grew up with Tubby the Tuba(probably an old 78 recording). It was my favorite children's story. It was musical and I guess I was too. I purchased your CD with the intention of playing it for my grandchildren and I want to report they loved Tubby the best, probably because it was relatively short and the attention span was perfect for their age. Unexpectedly the Runaway Bunny was well received also-- especially the music which my three year old grandson visiting from San Francisco seemed to enjoy . That part took me by surprise though I enjoyed the Runaway Bunny music also. Paddington Bear was nice but much to long and it did not receive the attention it might deserve. Nonetheless, the purchase of this CD with three stories was worth it, certainly for Tubby who was the main reason for my purchase. I ended up with two additional stories. I may purchase three sets for all three families for a Christmas gift this year. There's too much TV and DVD stuff making the rounds. Old fashioned vocal story telling where the child envisages the setting should have a comeback. It's needed in today's world. Too many choices but clearly NPR and recordings like this one may save our grandchildren from the ravages of too much TV and DVD exposure. Congratulations on a fine recording. I hope others will discover or rediscover TUBBY the way I did. It's an American classic just like EB White's Stuart Little.
Loved by Children and Adults!!!
2008-06-17 - What an amazing piece of work! As a parent, I am so pleased that my children are exposed to such a masterful work of art and actually enjoy it. Not a day goes by that one of my children does not beg me to play "Runaway Bunny". The music is so moving and pulls you into the story. Glen Roven is a mastermind as he turns a wonderful children's story into a musical masterpiece. This is something to enjoy with the entire family!!!!!
