CD-Charts Position 21
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Revolutionary [Includes Bonus DVD]

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
from: Telarc

Release Date September 23, 2008
It was a pleasure hearing and watching this brilliant artist with his innovative and creative style. While this CD/DVD is saturated with hunger and ambition, it's also confident and sophisticated. It is a work of effortless symphonic grandeur, beautifully excessive and ornamented with dazzling arrangements.

I can understand why the "purists" give this CD a substandard review - they tend not to think outside of the box.

CD-Charts Position 22
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Martha Argerich, Evening Talks

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
starring: Martha Argerich, Riccardo Rossi, Nelson Freire, Friedrich Guilda, Géza Hosszu-Legocky
directed by: Georges Gachot

Release Date July 29, 2008
If you are a Martha Argerich fan like me, you'll likely greatly enjoy this video. Ms. Argerich has been said to be reclusive, impulsive, often haunted by stage fright, and generally shy of the limelight. Coupled with her impassioned, outside-the-envelope playing, Martha engenders enduring admiration and curiosity among her fans. In this approximately 70 minute video, Martha indulges us with a glimpse of her artistic traits, passions, and motivations.

The video includes a number of performance excerpts from throughout her career; and particularly, Ms. Argerich describes her special reverence for a favorite teacher from her teenage years, the late Friedrich Gulda. She also describes how she learned the Prokofiev 3rd piano concerto, subliminally. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 23
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Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile (W/Dvd) (Dlx)

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by: Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile

Release Date September 23, 2008
If you are a Martha Argerich fan like me, you'll likely greatly enjoy this video. Ms. Argerich has been said to be reclusive, impulsive, often haunted by stage fright, and generally shy of the limelight. Coupled with her impassioned, outside-the-envelope playing, Martha engenders enduring admiration and curiosity among her fans. In this approximately 70 minute video, Martha indulges us with a glimpse of her artistic traits, passions, and motivations.

The video includes a number of performance excerpts from throughout her career; and particularly, Ms. Argerich describes her special reverence for a favorite teacher from her teenage years, the late Friedrich Gulda. She also describes how she learned the Prokofiev 3rd piano concerto, subliminally. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 24
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Andre Rieu in Wonderland (incl bonus CD)

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
starring: Andre Rieu
directed by: Pit Weyrich

Release Date April 01, 2008
This is a exclent video, giving very good sound and action as all videos offered by Andre Rieu

CD-Charts Position 25
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Fiesta

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date July 22, 2008
I am not an orquestra player, but I would not play this at my next party.

CD-Charts Position 26
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Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics, Vol. 2

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
from: Buena Vista

Release Date December 19, 2006
It has different classical music composers and music selections. If you bought the Baby Bach, Bay Mozart #1 and #2, there will be some repeats. I still enjoy the music selections of the other composers.

CD-Charts Position 27
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Andre Rieu - The Homecoming

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starring: Andre Rieu

Release Date September 26, 2006
It is easy to underestimate the quality of Andre Rie's orchestra; they are simply the most versatile orchestra in the world. What can't they do? And in his home town, they are masterful. You know it's umusual to find a group that is so joyful, so full of enthusiasm -- it just rubs off on you. Hooray for Andre!

CD-Charts Position 28
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Chant

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
by: Gregorian Chant, The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos

Release Date March 15, 1994
CHANT arrived in good condition ahead of the promised delivery date and for a bargain price. The singing is well done. However, I never recognized one selection of the ultra long list of chants that are a radical departure from Kyrie Eleison and Magnificat anima mea. I played it while in bed and drifted off to sleep even after being kinda disappointed in the selections. This is not saying YOU won't be transfixed and inspired by the rhythm, melodies, and selections chosen by the totally-dedicated monks.

CD-Charts Position 29
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Classical Music for Children: A Toddler's Introduction to Classical Music

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
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 30
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Andre Rieu - Tuscany

CD-Charts > Music > Historical Periods
starring: André Rieu, Carla Maffioletti, Carmen Monarcha

Release Date September 21, 2004
Andre Rieu in Tuscany did not move me like his amazing Wonderland production. Although the music and interpretation are always great, I feel that a CD would have sufficed.