Yodeling the Classics by Mary Schneider (CD, Jun-2000, Koch International)

There appears to be no middle ground on the appeal of Mary Schneider's Yodeing the Classics. You'll either love it or hate it. Mary is the aknowledged Queen of Australian Yodeling and has performed for many years. In the nineties she decided to combine her famous yodeling with her love for opera and classical music. The resulting cd is like nothing you've heard before. Mary literally yodels to classical music from Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven and more. Don't expect a half baked job either. The production values are lush including accompaniment by the Sydney International Orchestra. Now, if you are not a fan of yodeling, it's unlikely that you will enjoy this music as Mary yodels her heart out through every number. For those of you who lover yodeling,as I do, this cd will be pure joy. The smile will not leave your face the entire time you are listening.