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Classical Christmas

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by: Lumiere String Quartet, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, George Frideric Handel, Franz Grber, Englebert Humperdink, Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, John Reading, Antonio Vivaldi Antonio Corelli, Victoria Paterson (Violin), Christian Hebel (Violin), Robert Burkhart (Cello), Eileen Bedlington (Trumpet), Sato Moughalian (Flute), Kristina Musser (Violin) Junah Chung (Viola)

Release Date October 20, 2006
I loved this CD. It has my favorite songs from Christmas. I found myself lingering on sweet memories and associations that these songs bring, such as attending Christmas eve services followed by a bounteous meal. The music is clear, and although the selections are well-known, they come across feeling fresh. During a time when so much is overwrought about Christmas, it is a real pleasure to take in the simple beauty of these songs. I particularly liked What Child is This and Winter From the Four Seasons. This is definitely worth getting.

CD-Charts Position 32
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Henryk Gorecki: Symphony 3 "Sorrowful Songs"

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from: Nonesuch

Release Date May 05, 1992
I have only one complaint, and it might be a little nontraditional: the first movement of the symphony...I'd swear I've heard it in a war movie or the like...some sad scene on a battlefield strewn with soldiers' bodies and drifting smoke. For some reason, thinking this takes something away from the piece for me. Stupid, I know. But once you're past the first movement, it is stunning. And of course, w/o the Hollywood images rolling through my head, the first movement would be stunning as well.

CD-Charts Position 33
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The Promise of Music

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directed by: Enrique Sanchez Lansch

Release Date October 28, 2008
I will be forever thankful to Mr Sanchez and Gustavo Dudamel for this beautiful picture of my country and its people. This DVD shows what Venezuelans are capable of if only they are allowed to develop their potential. Besides this, the Bonn Concert is just fabulous. The Eroica performance can be rated with those of the great orchestras of the world. I had listened to some previous recordings of the Simon Bolivar Orchestra and Mr Dudamel and thought they were OK, but this one changed my mind completely. From now on I will get any future recordings from these young and amazing people.

CD-Charts Position 34
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Glass Box: A Nonesuch Retrospective(10 CD)

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by: Philip Glass

Release Date September 30, 2008
I will be forever thankful to Mr Sanchez and Gustavo Dudamel for this beautiful picture of my country and its people. This DVD shows what Venezuelans are capable of if only they are allowed to develop their potential. Besides this, the Bonn Concert is just fabulous. The Eroica performance can be rated with those of the great orchestras of the world. I had listened to some previous recordings of the Simon Bolivar Orchestra and Mr Dudamel and thought they were OK, but this one changed my mind completely. From now on I will get any future recordings from these young and amazing people.

CD-Charts Position 35
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Beethoven's Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies

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by: Beethoven's Wig

Release Date August 12, 2008
Another great, funny CD. I have all 4 of this series and this is another great one. A must for all families looking to teach their children about classical music in a fun way. Also, a great rendition of Pomp and Circumstances that our recent college graduate son thoroughly related to and enjoyed!

CD-Charts Position 36
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Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World'; Slavonic Dances

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from: Apex

Release Date September 17, 2002
Even though Dvorak was not born in the U.S. his expression of his love of country has endeared us to his works.

CD-Charts Position 37
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Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces

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from: Decca

Release Date March 13, 2001
You get Mozart's best works in 2 CD. The sound is flawless to the common ear. Get it! if you love Mozart

CD-Charts Position 38
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Bernstein Favorites: Children's Classics

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from: Sony

Release Date May 03, 1991
My children and I really enjoy this CD. It has lots of useful information about instruments of the orchestra. The children love the Peter and the Wolf story the most, but the individual instruments section is very interesting for them (and adults) as well!

CD-Charts Position 39
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Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies

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from: Buena Vista

Release Date May 10, 2005
I recently sent this cd to my grandaughter for her daughter who is 7 months old and cranky in the car. Grandaughter tells me the baby is quiet listening to music which makes her life easier!

CD-Charts Position 40
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Luciano Pavarotti: Christmas at Notre Dame

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starring: Luciano Pavarotti

Release Date May 30, 2007
This DVD shows why Luciano Pavarotti is the greatest tenor of the 20th century. After I picked my jaw off the floor, I watched it for a second time. This is Pavarotti at his best. The most beautiful renditions of "Ave Maria" and "Pieta, Signore" I have ever heard. The price of the DVD is worth it for these 2 songs alone. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. BUY IT - and soar with the Angels!