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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!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Lorraine at Emmanuel

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from: Avie

Release Date July 29, 2008
As a Boston resident from 1985-1994, I attended numerous Emmanuel Music events ranging from the Sellars production of Handel's "Giulio Cesare" (brought to Boston by Sarah Caldwell & the Opera Company of Boston) to several of the weekly Bach Cantatas that they performed Sundays at the Emmanuel Church services. I even returned to Boston once to specifically hear the ensemble's performance of Handel's "Solomon."

Emmanuel Music, under the directorship of its founder Craig Smith, never made much of a misstep in any of its performances. Undoubtedly the people who played and sang for Smith did so out of a love for the ensemble and a high respect, admiration of and love for him. The performances were outstanding because the performers ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
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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.

CD-Charts Position 4
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25 Classical Favorites

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from: Vox (Classical)

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

CD-Charts Position 5
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Classical Music for Children: A Toddler's Introduction to Classical Music

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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!

CD-Charts Position 6
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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!

CD-Charts Position 7
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A State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981)

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by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Glenn Gould, Tim Page

Release Date September 03, 2002
Most of us may remember the "perfect music forever" marketing that introduced CDs 25 years ago... those of us with working ears pretty quickly dismissed it for the hype it was... I've got both the '55 and '81 versions and now this release. I have NO regrets re the performance (of course) nor the sonics. My point is that I find it hard to believe that no one at what was then Columbia realized the analoge safety tape sounded so much better than the digital recording. More likely, someone did, but the idea of releasing a new Gould Goldberg, and in digital to boot, trumped releasing it in the "old," if albeit better-sounding analoge format. Not the first time commercial considerations clouded musical decisions. Still, a big "For Shame" in having us listen ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons; Violin Concertos

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from: EMI Classics

Release Date August 13, 2002
Received CD just as expected. Came a day after the last day it was supposed to, but it was okay.

CD-Charts Position 9
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The Enjoyment of Music {Tenth Edition} Shorter Version - Four Cd's

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from: W. W. Norton

Release Date 2007
Received CD just as expected. Came a day after the last day it was supposed to, but it was okay.

CD-Charts Position 10
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25 Beethoven Favorites

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from: Vox (Classical)

Release Date August 20, 1996
This is exactly what I wanted and I rec'd it very fast turnaround. Thanks you!