£10.45                               Drostan Hall                                            £14.95

This enchanting CD features the classic tale of Ferdinand the Bull by Munro Leaf. The story has been set to music by Alan Ridout and is written for solo violin and narrator. Children will have a wonderful time following along in the book as they listen to this captivating story and identify the musical themes representing each character. Other selections include some well known pieces from Carnival of the Animals as well as other favourites such as Flight of the Bumble - Bee, The Hot Canary and the Laughing violin, along with amusing poetry by Ogden Nash and others......an absolutely delightful experience.

Features: Violin, Piano, Cello, Double Bass, Flute and Clarinet.

"Ferdinand & Friends is a wonderful and enchanting recording of a true classic story. Bravo & Ole! "

                David Taylor, Philip Feo, Ravinia Festival

" This children's CD is one of the best I have heard."

                 Associate Concert Master, Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

" Composer Alan Ridout, violinist Drostan Hall and narrator Dorothy Hall have combined their talents to create a story with music which children will enjoy listening to again and again. The quality of the recording and performance is excellent. "

-Kathleen Spring, Suzuki Journal.