The inspiration behind this recording (from the liner notes) by Robin Spielberg: "Valerie was born too early, and yet, almost too late. My physicians performed an emergency C-section to save her from an infection that had just taken the life of her twin sister in utero. Seconds counted. I was in my 23rd week of pregnancy and Valerie's chances of survival were slim. We watched, waited, and prayed as Valerie underwent various procedures, surgery and struggled through illnesses brought about by her prematurity. We all noticed that Valerie's vitals (and those of the babies around her) improved when music was playing. Because she 'listened' to my piano music before birth, it made sense to me to have familiar music playing by her incubator---music and prayer were the only things I could offer. Valerie overcame one obstacle after another during her four month stay in the intensive care nursery. She was stronger than anyone could know. Now Valerie is in Kindergarten. Today I continue to share music with Valerie. This recording contains a few of the songs we have been enjoying together. We hope you enjoy them too." It gives me great pleasure to know that thousands of babies have been lulled to sleep by this recording over the years. My daughter Valerie is doing well and is now applying to colleges. She intends are becoming a music major. xo Robin REVIEWS: "...Spielberg, a classically trained pianist has a way of making a Steinway Grand sound like one big, giant music box" -- WASHINGTON POST "...delicious daydreams through artful arrangements... " --CD NOW "Just as nice in the nursery as the den, this CD will touch the hearts of parents and kids alike". -- CHILD MAGAZINE