CD-Charts Position 1
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The Best of the Three Tenors

by: Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carerras, Zubin Mehta, James Levine

Release Date June 11, 2002
I ordered this last minute for my father for Christmas. It got here when it was promised and I was suprised. Thank you so much for making his Christmas!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Wagner: The Great Operas from the Bayreuth Festival

from: Decca

Release Date June 17, 2008
There's not really a lot to say about a package containing all post-Rienzi operas from Bayreuth at less than $2/disc. I can't seriously imagine anyone being disappointed by this set: cast after cast of superb singers, conductors -- all bathed in that glorious Bayreuth sound. Some might argue over one performance vs. others, but there are no disappointments here. Decca deserves congratulations for making this available.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Mozart for Relaxation

from: RCA

Release Date March 09, 1999
A nice collection of Mozart arranged and performed as the title says - to relax.

It is not a definative collection as others have mentioned, but it the melodies are familiar and are things you know.

This leads to a good CD to put on, sit down and listen to with your eyes closed. One of the things I have been trying to do to help relax and calm down and I am very happy I bought this. I will be buying other titles in this series.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Titanic (1997 Original Broadway Cast)

by: Maury Yeston, Judy Blazer, Brian d'Arcy James

Release Date July 01, 1997
I'll admit it: I was coerced into participating in a local production of Titanic The Musical recently and while I never had, nor do I have any desires to perform on stage, I almost reluctantly fell in love with this incredibly moving story that involves an absolutely amazing musical score. I played Benjamin Guggenheim, who along with some of the most famous millionaires in the world (John Jacob Astor, George Widener and the Thayers, literally the Bill Gates and Donald Trumps of their day) died as the Largest Moving Object on the earth slipped beneath the waves, April 15th 1912.

First, one major difference between this re-telling of one of the greatest maritime disasters of all-time and others, there really isn't any two or three characters ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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Lorraine Hunt Lieberson sings Peter Lieberson 'Neruda Songs'

from: Trumpet Swan

Release Date December 19, 2006
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's voice has been compared to some of the worlds most prominent female vocalists of all time. Certainly she stands at the pinnacle of my list. Knowing that Lorraine passed away all to soon, I treasure the music she has left for mankind to savor. Her masterful technique and brilliant voice should be heard by all! Peter Lieberson, Lorraine's husband, composed these songs specifically for her. Listen to this recording over and over. Each time you will not want it to end. Thank you Lorraine. Thank you Peter. Tamme

CD-Charts Position 6
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Rapture: Opera's Most Heavenly Moments

from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date October 08, 2002
I have more experience with other genres of music, but am interested in basically all kinds. I have been collecting CDs for nearly 2 decades but had no Opera in my collection. I did a little research and arrived at a conclusion. If I wanted the most and best Opera music for my money, I had to get this title, which is a double album, and "The Most Famous Opera Duets". Well, the latter was a steal with a list price under four dollars, and the former was a truly good compilation of many uplifting, diverse, impactful, and pleasant pieces. I am satisfied with my purchases and have filled the gap in my music collection. I can't see Opera getting better than this and the other title I mentioned. Enjoy!

CD-Charts Position 7
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Holst: The Planets

from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date May 10, 1991
I'm a big fan of the Chicago Symphony. They've made some excellent recordings with Levine, but this isn't one of them. There are way too many mistakes, including a glaring error in "Mars" where the trumpets are completely apart from the snare drum in the quiet middle section of the movement. Legendary CSO principal trumpet Bud Herseth sounds like he's having a bad day, and time after time I'm lefting wondering why they didn't try another take. I'll stick to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra recording with Dutoit conducting.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Verdi: Ernani (1983)

from: Decca

Release Date January 08, 2008
If this is the Decca CD. Look else where. After trying 3 of them, having the same problem with Act 2. I finally just bought a VHS tape, which works and sounds great.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue/Cuban Overture/Porgy and Bess Suite/An American in Paris

from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date June 15, 1993
I am a huge Gershwin fan. This cd is amazing and includes my two favorite Gershwin works: Rhapsody in Blue and Cuban Overture. I love dancing to this fun, upbeat music while driving or while cleaning.

CD-Charts Position 10
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The Very Best of James Galway

by: James Galway

Release Date June 25, 2002
The Very Best of James Galway

These recordings are pure pleasure to listen to. They contain well known selections, well executed, that deliver a very nice listening experience.

I enjoy Galway's style; these two CDs offer very good value.