Music for the Mozart Effect, Vol. 1: Strengthen the Mind

by N/A

Overview

The theory behind THE MOZART EFFECT is that pleasant-but-not-emotional, tuneful-in-the-upper-register music (according to research by Dr. Alfred Tomatis, which has shown that high frequency melodies stimulate the language centers in the brain) is conducive to organized thinking and therefore greater retention. Mozart is not unique in having created this kind of music, but in his extensive output there are many examples to choose from. This album, along with the others in this series, was compiled and sequenced by Don Campbell, author of the companion book. Even though this compilation is meant to be background music to studying or preparing for work, the performances, especially by violinist Takako Nishizaki, are inspiring enough to ignore the 30 minute limitation recommended for best results (apparently even Mozart can be too much of a good thing). You may want to throw caution to the wind and seek out the performances of the complete works these excerpts were taken from.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/28/1998
Label:	SPRING HILL
UPC:	0718795650125

Tracks

1. Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216~Allegro  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  -  Capella Istropolitana  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Takako Nishizaki  - Jennifer Northway  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
2. Piano Concerto in D major (after J.C. Bach's keyboard sonata, Op 5/2), K. 107/1~Allegro  - Malcolm Bilson  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Jennifer Northway  -  Old Fairfield Orchestra  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
3. Sonata for violin & piano No. 24 in F major, K. 376 (K. 374d)~Rondo-Allegretto grazioso  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  - Wolf Harden  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Takako Nishizaki  - Jennifer Northway  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
4. Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major ("Eine kleine Nachtmusik"), K. 525~Rondo-Allegro  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  -  Capella Istropolitana  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Jennifer Northway  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
5. Divertimento No. 10 for 2 horns & strings in F major ("Lodronische Nachtmusik"), K. 247~Andante grazioso  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  -  Capella Istropolitana  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Jennifer Northway  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
6. Symphony No. 14 in A major, K. 114~Molto Allegro  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  -  Northern Chamber Orchestra  - Jennifer Northway  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
7. Divertimento for string quartet (or string orchestra) in D major ("Salzburg Symphony No. 1"), K. 136 (K. 125a)~Presto  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  -  Capella Istropolitana  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Jennifer Northway  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
8. Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218~Allegro  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  -  Capella Istropolitana  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Takako Nishizaki  - Jennifer Northway  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey
9. Church sonata No. 17 for 2 violins, bass & organ in C major, K. 336 (K. 336d)  - Don Campbell  - Noelle Cangialosi  - Bill Horwedel  - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart  - Jennifer Northway  - Janos Sebestyen  - Tim Shove  - Jeff Shuey

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Wolf Harden   Piano
Malcolm Bilson   Fortepiano,Piano
Northern Chamber Orchestra   Ensemble,Orchestra
Capella Istropolitana   Ensemble
Old Fairfield Academy Orchestra   Ensemble
Takako Nishizaki   Violin
Janos Sebestyen   Organ
Old Fairfield Orchestra   Orchestra

Technical Credits

Bill Horwedel   Executive Producer,Design
Jeff Shuey   Engineer
Don Campbell   Producer,Liner Notes
Noelle Cangialosi   Assistant
Jennifer Northway   Assistant
Tim Shove   Assistant
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart   Composer