Music News Classically Silly: 'Beethoven's Wig' Returns! January 13, 2005 • Composer Richard Perlmutter again takes on some of the world's most famous classical tunes, and adds fun lyrics to the music. Beethoven's Wig 2, the sequel to the original, outrageous CD, has been nominated for a Grammy. NPR's Renee Montagne talks to Perlmutter about his strategy for getting kids to have some serious fun with the classics. Classically Silly: 'Beethoven's Wig' Returns! Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4282133/4282238" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Reviews Beethoven's Wig March 14, 2002 • Susan Stamberg talks with Richard Perlmutter about his CD called Beethoven's Wig. This children's CD is a series of classical music favorites, but the twist here is that Perlmutter composed silly lyrics for them that both tell a story about the artist and can help classically impaired remember the names and composers of these old faves. (5:00) Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies, by Richard Perlmutter is on Rounder Kids records. See http://www.rounder.com. Beethoven's Wig Listen · 5:16 5:16 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1139901/139901" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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