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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

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from: SONY CLASSICS

Release Date September 02, 2008
To say that Joshua Bell is a virtuoso is an understatement. To say that this album is an inspiration and a renewing of the spirit is yet again an understatement. Put them both together and you have an amazing work of art and ingenuity. His interpretations of Vivaldi's Four Seasons is not only remarkable, but a true inspiration. I have many versions of this work, but by far yet, Joshua Bell's is my absolute favorite. He is a miracle to the world of classical music. I highly recommend this album!

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One Chance

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by: Paul Potts

Release Date September 18, 2007
....... NETFLIX......AMAZON....are MY gold standard..companys like shell are ruining what used to be THE AMERICAN WAY...remember .. MA BELL..they were the BEST...last june i made a 100.00 payment to SHELL OIL COMPANY..it was taken out of my account days later..they said they never got it ??????????????phone CALLS ect .bank SENT THEM PAPERWORK...an phone calls.....it went over FIVE months as ...UNPAID.. i do NOT STOP AT A SHELL STATION anymore....please AMAZON.....i believe in the name .....AMAZON.......you are my prime rib..an my trust..john locke ..san diego calif .. usa AN YES ...PAUL POTTS..your dream can come true....the american way......god bless britain....love ya

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The Berlin Concert

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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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Fiesta

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from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date July 22, 2008
This may not be the greatest music, but the orchestra sounds terrific. Most important, under the wunderkind Dudamel, the players convey a joyful sense of engagement and appropriately controlled abandon. A real winner!

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Bach: Goldberg Variations

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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

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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

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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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Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites

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from: Sony

Release Date June 06, 2006
Not exactly sure what I would do without these recordings. A world without Bach: a scary thought. My pulse slackens a bit each time I put these on. Relaxing, sure, but also tremendously moving. A perfect antidote for the trivial drone, distraction, and bustle of our post-capitalist world. No need to go buy new-age computer glitch world-music ambience; this is sonic therapy, written centuries before we needed it.

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The Most Soothing Lullabies In The Universe

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from: Denon Records

Release Date April 06, 2004
I was very pleased with this collection. It is simply just beautiful classical music that hasn't been dumbed down for babies, like so many other albums seem to be. It also does NOT have any 'new age' like adaptions, which was a big plus for me personally. My daughter has not had any problems drifting to sleep while it's playing. I would definitely recommend this as a great first CD for your baby!

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Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces

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from: Decca

Release Date August 13, 2002
This has been one of my favorite CD's for a long time. So much so, I bought a copy for my new boyfriend [I was afraid he might want to borrow my copy and not give it back ;-) ]

And the most special little nugget on this CD is the Theme from the Deer Hunter. This nearly brings me to tears every time I hear it. So moving and powerful.

If you enjoy classical guitar, You will love this collection.