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Voice of the Violin

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by: Joshua Bell

Release Date September 05, 2006
After I bought the Ladies in Lavender I had to buy Johuas Bell music.
I heard him play the Brahms violinconcert april 2003 and became a fan.
One period in my life I almost hated violin music maybe because I was
playing the piano with my brother violin. Later I heard the Busch quartet
play , and later I heard Isac Stern and Menuhin play in concerts.
The music Johua plays in wonderful and he plays beutifully.

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Classics for Kids

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from: RCA

Release Date June 08, 1993
This is wonderful classical music. If the kids like it, great! But, make no mistake about it, this is good for anyone. This is wonderful study music, reading music, or just plain relaxing music. Highlights include "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers"; "March of the Toys" (from BABES IN TOYLAND -- the reason I bought this CD); "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"; "The Little Train of Caipira" (no longer little when the music is over); and the audience favorite "Hoedown" (i.e. "Beef, it's what's for dinner!").

If you're into that whole thing of classical music sharpening a youngster's intellect, then this won't disappoint. If you're just into good old fashioned classical music in general, it won't disappoint you either. Also, I highly recommend ... Read More:

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25 Thunderous Classics

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from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date September 05, 2000
I love this cd. The majesty and power of the music is overwhelming.

If you like a strong, powerful melody, you'll like this cd

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The Essential Yo-Yo Ma

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from: Sony

Release Date August 16, 2005
My nephew mentioned his desire to hear some classical music (Yo-Yo Ma, especially) on the boring trips back & forth from college. He really seemed to enjoy receiving the CD for Christmas!

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Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, A Night on Bald Mountain, and Other Russian Showpieces [Hybrid SACD]

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by: Modest Mussorgsky, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Alexander Borodin, Dmitry Kabalevsky, Mikhail Glinka, Fritz Reiner

Release Date September 14, 2004
Conductor Fritz Reiner is unbelievably precise with the baton with just enough emotional fervor, energy, and commitment to rouse the phenomenal Chicago players of the late 1950's to one of the greatest compilations of a colorful Russian showcase. The Pictures is one of the finest I have ever heard and the Colas Breugnon and Borodin pieces are exceptionally delightful treats. The mastering is spectacular in all three specialized CD formats and the compatibility is extraordinary.

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Gypsy

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from: Well-Tempered Productions

Release Date August 26, 1997
Gypsy

How cool is that? The champion of the 2008 USA Olympic Team, gold medal winning gymnast Nastia Liukin used this CD, the song 'Variations on Dark Eyes,' as her floor routine music. Arranged by the pianist on this recording, Ilan Rechtman. Fabulous!

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Appassionato

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from: SONY CLASSICS

Release Date January 09, 2007
This CD has almost been worn out by me. I've copied it to my IPod for mobile listening. How do you describe the genius of Yo Yo Ma? This CD also introduced me to the music of Ennio Morricone. Two treasures.

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Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

CD-Charts > Music > ( K )
from: RCA

Release Date March 15, 1994
It is difficult to put into words how much I enjoy this music. While I realized that this had been recorded in the 50's and I was prepared for some background noise, what I received instead was a kind of majesty and purpose that is difficult to find today in an orchestra or its conductor. There is no doubt about the glorious interpretation of this music and the orchestra is likewise single minded.
I freely admit that I purchased this CD realizing that my only copy on digital vinyl left me tied to my listening room at home. I also freely admit that I purchased this with the intent on revenge against the Mustangs playing what passes for music these days, a cacophony of filthy lyrics and vulgar pounding. I have to say that the result is both worthwhile and ... Read More:

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Russian Violin Concertos [Hybrid SACD]

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from: Pentatone

Release Date December 14, 2004
Acclaimed German violinist Julia Fischer truly burst onto the scene with this electrifying PentaTone recording of Russian Violin Concertos composed by the likes of Khachaturian, Prokofiev and Glazunov. This was - and still is - a splendid showcase of her formidable musical talents, since she plays each work with ample passion and empathy as well as exquisite technique; hers may be the "brightest" bright tones I have heard either live or in recordings from the current rising generation of virtuoso violinists hailing from Europe, North America and Asia. It is simply no exaggeration to assert that she plays with the ample technical depth and maturity shown by the mature Anne-Sophie Mutter, coupled with the emotional intensity of a Joshua Bell; without question she is the best ... Read More:

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Flute For Relaxation

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from: RCA

Release Date October 10, 2000
This music is really soothing and relaxing. All you have to do is put the CD on and close your eyes. Stress relief on a CD. Great!