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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
from: SONY CLASSICS

Release Date September 02, 2008
How a Bloomington, Indiana musician successfully managed to interpret a baroque masterpiece by Italian Composer Vivaldi is amazing. Partly because Bell uses a Violin better known to the Baroque era; The Stradivarious. Thanks also go to London's acclaimed "Academy of St. Martin in The Fields", (a chamber orchestra specializing in Baroque era music) of which Bell felt very comfortable playing with. Most of all Joshua Bell is not only a great musician, but a hard working determined student of the baroque era. He puts his stamp on one of the most interpreted musical pieces of all time. The sound quality is excellent. Enjoy!

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The Berlin Concert

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
from: Telarc

Release Date August 26, 2008
This is a beautiful recording, Simone Dinnerstein's renderings of the Bach French Suite and the Opus 111 of Beethoven are altogether perfect, with fine musical judgment and finesse. To point out just one track, the Gavotte of the French Suite was delightfully cheery, remaining adult while fleetly avoiding the trap of "cuteness". My only doubt in pre-ordering this CD was whether the contemporary Variations by Philip Lasser would stand up in such august company. I'm glad to report that the Lasser made me happy; it is musical and skillful in its echoes of Bach and impressionism both. I am pleased to have this recording join Dinnerstein's Goldberg Variations on my music shelf.

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Josh Groban

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
by: Josh Groban

Release Date November 20, 2001
The music and songs are wonderful. I have this CD in my car and listen to it over and over. It is especially well done. I am enjoying every song the more I listen to them. "The Prayer" with Charlotte Church is one you can sing to.

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Martha Argerich, Evening Talks

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
starring: Martha Argerich, Riccardo Rossi, Nelson Freire, Friedrich Guilda, Géza Hosszu-Legocky
directed by: Georges Gachot

Release Date July 29, 2008
I watched this in awe. Martha Argerich, as most of us know, is an iconic wonder of the art of piano. She knows the instrument so intimately. The instrument gives to her what most of us dream it could give to us.

This DVD takes you into her lounge, sits you in front of the fireplace and serves you a cup of tea. What an amazingly filmed interview. The relaxed nature of it is so enticing, and makes you feel rude to stand up and leave the room for a toilet break. I just watched it in awe.

There are recordings of her playing some of the most amazing and characterised pieces ever written with such ownership that it would make you, if you are a pianist, want to give up your instrument completely and become a milk man (either that, ... Read More:

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Lorraine at Emmanuel

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
from: Avie

Release Date July 29, 2008
In the August 2008 BBC Music Magazine, George Hall gave this disc four out of five stars. He didn't like some of Lorraine's fast passage work and found that conductor Craig Smith lacked impetus. Hmm. Not me. These are magically relaxed performances where soloist and chamber orchestra are almost literally singing to and with each other. There's something special going on here. And Lorraine Hunt Lieberson sounds completely in control of what she's doing. I don't think you'll be disappointed. If only there had been more.

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Bach: Goldberg Variations

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
from: Telarc

Release Date August 28, 2007
Bach: Goldberg Variations. If you've ever questioned the value of owning different interpretations of the same musical work, just listen to this interpretations and compare it to that of Gould, or Landowsa, or anyone else. The artist, of course, makes a great difference. And this artist is one of the greats. Among the great interpretations of this work I find that hers resonates with me personally. This is intimate and sensitive. A Bach keyboard piece sounding romantic? That's how this interpretation strikes me. Whatever the details, it has affected the several people I have shared it with, and all agree that it is exceptional. You will think so too.

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25 Mozart Favorites

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date August 20, 1996
This CD is brand new and -- YAY -- didn't arrive with cracks in the case! Very happy with this purchase.

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Chant

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
by: Gregorian Chant, The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos

Release Date March 15, 1994
This CD is very pretty. A nice CD to play around Easter time, which I did. The voices blend beautifully making it great for a meditation practice, massage, or even for yoga during asana time or even final relaxation.

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Classical Music for Children: A Toddler's Introduction to Classical Music

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
from: Ent. Media Partners

Release Date October 24, 1997
We bought this to use in the church nursery. It is entertaining and yet calming to listen to. Short review, but definitely worth the $4!

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25 Classical Favorites

CD-Charts > Music > Classical (c.1770-1830)
from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date January 23, 1996
Bought this product for my grandchild to introduce him to classical music. It was perfect. Thanks