CD-Charts Position 101
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The Chopin Collection

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: RCA Victor Europe

Release Date October 07, 1991
This is a bargain for the price, with GREAT sound quality! Warm, but also clear. The perfomances are great, specially the mazurkas and waltzes and sonatas. I thought the noctures where played a bit to "straight", but it depends what one compares it to. I prefer Cortot for about all the Chopin I've heard of him before 1934 (Although I like Rubinsteins sonata better) and brazilian G. Novaes for the nocturnes.

CD-Charts Position 102
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Beethoven Edition: Complete Works (85CD Box Set)

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Brilliant Classics

Release Date October 09, 2007
This collection is as the name of the company says, "Brilliant". The recordings are flawless and classic. If you like classical music and enjoy even a few of Beethoven's pieces, this is a must-have purchase.

CD-Charts Position 103
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Switched-On Bach

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Wendy Carlos

Release Date October 02, 2001
I can honestly say that I've never heard another album or song in my life that transports the listener to such an alien realm. The music is so byzantine, layered, precise, fast....its a trip. I jokingly told my son that this is the music that robots listen to. Its more like what robots might dream. Amazing and breathtaking in its complexity, heightened by the precision of programming and machinery. Maybe its heresy, but there's NOTHING else out there like this...at least that I know of.

CD-Charts Position 104
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Art of Segovia

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
by: Andres Segovia

Release Date October 08, 2002
Segovia is for purists. He's not a showman, but rather he's the most authentic performer of classical Spanish guitar that you will find. This CD contains a generous number of selections that provide a tour of styles and time periods. The artist's competence is apparent as he makes the difficult sound relatively simple. He never seems overwhelmed by the challenges of the music, but instead it the master. Whether you are looking for sophisticated background music (some would consider this use a sacrilege) or for a front row seat at a home concert, this CD would be a great addition to your collection. Perhaps he will inspire you to bring forth greater sounds from your old wide-necked guitar!

CD-Charts Position 105
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Beethoven's Wig, Vol. 2: More Sing-Along Symphonies

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Rounder / Umgd

Release Date March 16, 2004
My kids absolutely love this. They could listen to it over and over. I like it as well. A great, fun way to learn to love classical music.

CD-Charts Position 106
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Viva Italia! Festive Italian Classics

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: RCA

Release Date July 02, 1996
italian majors would appreciate this album. lots of fun songs that i've been trying to find. some, unfortunately, are just instrumentals. they're still good listens so i'm overall satisfied.

CD-Charts Position 107
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Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music; The Lark Ascending; Fantasia on Greensleeves; English Folk Song Suite; In the Fen Country; Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: EMI Classics

Release Date October 11, 1991
Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music; The Lark Ascending; Fantasia on Greensleeves; English Folk Song Suite; In the Fen Country; Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1

While this is a re-issue of a 1969 recording it is an excellent presentation by conductor Sir. Adrian Boult.

CD-Charts Position 108
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Mozart Edition: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Brilliant Classics

Release Date October 25, 2005
I have the Philips set, which cost me just over Aussie Dollars 1000.00 Thank you for the reviews. I now feel that the price I paid for the Philips set was justified. No, I'm not a PhD in music - just a soild amateur. I do have the Briliant Bach set, and I'm very happy with that. Oh, yes - I've just ordered the Haydn. Maybe I'll post a review on that!

CD-Charts Position 109
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Reflections of Spain: Spanish Favorites for Guitar

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
by: David Russell, Isaac Albeniz, Enrique Granados, Joaquin Malats, Francisco Tarrega, Antonio Ruiz-Pipo

Release Date January 22, 2002
The CD I ordered and received was handled in a very expeditious manner and arrived in perfect condition. k. Seiler

CD-Charts Position 110
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Salve Regina: Gregorian Chant

CD-Charts > Music > Opera and Vocal
from: Philips

Release Date October 25, 1990

Listening to this CD was indeed a very spiritual experience. It makes me yearn for the peace and tranquility of a monastary.