Classic Flicks. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Warner Classics.

With both Hedwig's Theme and Harry's Wondrous World, from the Harry Potter movies, this collection of film music is bound to appeal to all the family.

So you could sit your seven-year-old on the sofa with some headphones and peace could reign while he or she re-lives the films.

Cinema soundtracks are fast becoming the introduction to classical music for many young people, and this vast collection of 40 tracks on three CDs is good value for money.

All the blockbusters are included - Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, Chicago, The Bodyguard and Eyes Wide Shut to name but a few.

It always amazes me how many truly classical pieces are rejuvenated by their use as a movie theme.

So, among the John Williams and John Barry compositions, Schubert, Mozart, Chopin and Sibelius also feature.

Of course, not all the tracks are of a classical nature, but Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You was one of the best-selling tracks of all time, and that has to be significant even if you don't like the genre.

The arrangements for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra are lush in the extreme.

For many, this could be classified as top quality "elevator" music, but if it inspires just some to venture further into the classics, it has to be good. What is more, it inspired me to do the vacuuming and it sounds great turned up to the max - as long as you warn the neighbours first!