CD-Charts Position 1
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Instruments of the Orchestra

by: Various Artists

Release Date December 03, 2002
As a music educator, I've found the recorded excerpts to be wonderfully and logically organized and presented. I've always been an instrumental music teacher only, but find myself teaching general music classes this year, and absolutely love what I've used so far. The last disc alone shows the fascinating evolution of the modern orchestra. Every other track is narrative text, the script of which is printed in the booklet, and I present that info myself, modifying as needed and answering questions during that time. I've only skimmed the other information from the booklet on my own, and look forward to reading and learning more! I'll be buying another copy of Instruments of the Orchestra for my school to own in the near future.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Dinner Classics: The French Album

from: Sony

Release Date May 17, 1990
Wow - am I glad I bought this! I love it and play it all the time. So many very good songs! Highly recommend.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Mozart: Rarities and Surprises

from: Philips

Release Date February 11, 1992
A delight from start to finish. Thanks, Philips

CD-Charts Position 4
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Under the Influence

from: Quartz

Release Date October 11, 2005
A delight from start to finish. Thanks, Philips

CD-Charts Position 5
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Vivaldi: The Masterworks (40CD Box Set)

from: Brilliant Classics

Release Date November 30, 2004
I bought Vivaldi's Masterworks in a 40 cd box a few weeks ago. I am now listening to cd number 21 and I am very happy of this buy!
The musicians and conductors are brilliant.
If i was to live alone for the rest of my life and have the possibility of bringing only 100 cd's with me, those 40 would be my first thought.
at's word for that!!!

CD-Charts Position 6
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A Day in the life of Lucky: classical music for you & your dog

from: Delos Records

Release Date March 21, 2000
My collie Damian loves music so I am a fan of the concept of music for pets. I recently purchased every title in Amazon related to pets. They are all very good attempts at soothing dogs (and cats too I guess!). Hands down - or PAWS Down - PET MUSIC - a 3CD set - is the very best.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Classical Chillout

from: Union Square Music

Release Date September 23, 2003
My collie Damian loves music so I am a fan of the concept of music for pets. I recently purchased every title in Amazon related to pets. They are all very good attempts at soothing dogs (and cats too I guess!). Hands down - or PAWS Down - PET MUSIC - a 3CD set - is the very best.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Mozart: Theatre and Ballet Music - Rarities & Surprises

from: Philips

Release Date March 14, 2006
AS MOST OF MOZART'S MUSIC THERE ARE A LOT OF JEWELS HERE.
SOME WORKS WERE MADE IN MOZARTS BEGINNINGS AS COMPOSER BUT THIS MUSIC IS NOT ONLY FOR COMPLETISTS.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Soft Lights-Sweet Music: 33 Classical Favourites for After-Dinner Relaxation

from: ASV Living Era

Release Date October 24, 1995
AS MOST OF MOZART'S MUSIC THERE ARE A LOT OF JEWELS HERE.
SOME WORKS WERE MADE IN MOZARTS BEGINNINGS AS COMPOSER BUT THIS MUSIC IS NOT ONLY FOR COMPLETISTS.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Southwest Chamber Music: Cage, Carter, Harrison, Partch, etc.

by: John Cage, Elliott Carter, Lou Harrison, William Kraft

Release Date October 24, 2000
A monumental collection of some of the most important chamber works of the late 20th century, impeccably performed and recorded.