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Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Capriccio Espagnol; Russian Easter Overture

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from: EMI Classics

Release Date October 17, 1995
The classical music is, of course, 5 stars. I enjoy the Seraphim price range for educational music CDs. Seraphim never has the greatest fidelity with their CDs, however; but it is definately worth buying.

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Brahms, Tchaikovsky: Violin Concertos [Hybrid SACD]

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from: RCA

Release Date July 26, 2005
To me this simply is the Tchaikovsky version to have, particularly in the now improved sound quality. Probably the same could not be said about the Brahms, but the Tchaikovsky alone is well worth the cost of the SACD.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Symphony (25) Favorites

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from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date July 01, 1997
This album provides a quick exposure to some of the best movements in the best symphonies. Many of the tracks will sound familiar. They are played well and have good sound quality.
As a novice musician, i have great appreciation for it.

CD-Charts Position 4
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The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II

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by: Gabriel Faure, Frederic Chopin, Antonio Vivaldi, Gustav Mahler, Claude Debussy, Sir Neville Marriner, Maris Jansons, Lorin Maazel, Sir Adrian Boult, Miklos Rozsa, Riccardo Muti, Stephen Cleobury, Sir John Barbirolli, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Berlin Philharmonic

Release Date March 11, 2003
Beautifully done, arranged, and selected. All are very good performances, and there are many lesser known but wonderful pieces such as the movement from Shostakovich's second piano concerto.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Cello Adagios

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from: Decca

Release Date May 11, 2004
This CD is an excellent choice, I enjoyed so much that I bought a second CD for a friend of mine! I highly recommend it.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 2; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell

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by: Itzhak Perlman, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lynn Harrell, Ludwig van Beethoven

Release Date June 01, 2004
Unfortunately there are only a handful of the Beethoven Complete Piano Trios on disc. Of those, these are by far the finest. I've purchased the set by Baremboim-Zukerman-DuPre several years ago, but found their performances to be a bit dry,conservative and uninvolved in the music.
The Beaux Art Trio's renditions are classics, but inconsistent. The Askenazy-Perlman-Harrell set are not only virtuostic performances by three of the greatest classical artists of their generation, but there is an incredible chemistry between each of them which the key to ensemble playing. Recorded in the 80s, the recording sound is warm and genuine, but dynamic as well. Highly recommeded!!

CD-Charts Position 7
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Mozart: Violin Sonatas K. 301, 304, 376 & 526

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by: Hilary Hahn, Zhu

Release Date October 11, 2005
One can only imagine what Wolfgang heard in his mind when he wrote this.

I imagine it sounded just like this.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Romantic Adagios

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from: Decca

Release Date June 13, 2000
This is a very nice cd to listen to and sip red wine in one's back yard while reading a good book. Well worth to add to your collection.

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Verdi: Requiem & Operatic Choruses

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from: Telarc

Release Date October 25, 1990
I have no dissappointments. It is clear that the featured artists have surprising talent. There was more than one 'Wow!' in this receording.

CD-Charts Position 10
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The Ave Maria Album

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from: RCA

Release Date August 11, 1998
One of the best I have heard a variation of Ave Maria. I had been looking for and Ave Maria Album. This filled all my need the different vertions. Deep and Holy Divine Mother. Thank you Great.

Sincerely.
A Friend