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>hello, my sister is expecting her first child next month.  she has asked
>for music recommendations for babies.  Are those "mozart for babies" CDs
>any good? I'd appreciate any advice/recommendations.  thanks.

I recommend the "Miraculous Mandarin", by Bartok, and "Belshazzar's Feast",
by Walton.  I pumped that into my son's mom's womb continuously, via a
walkman and headphones, for most of the gestation.  He is 9 years old now
and is a brilliant pianist and appreciates a wide range of music.  Your
child can hear Mozart in any doctor's office or elevator.

Scott Detweiler
Composer