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Classical Wedding Music

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, Claude Debussy, César Franck, George Frideric Handel, Engelbert Humperdinck, Karl Jenkins, Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean Joseph Mouret, Modest Jeremiah Clarke, Johann Pachelbel, Robert Paterson, Henry Purcell, Franz Schubert, Antonio Vivaldi, Richard Wagner Mussorgsky, Lumiere String Quartet, Victoria Paterson (Violin), Christian Hebel (Violin), Junah Chung (Viola), Eileen Bedlington (Trumpet), Sato Moughalian (Flute), Kristina Musser (Violin) Robert Burkhart (Cello)

Release Date July 10, 2006
This was a well thoughtout group of wedding music and the arrangements and performances were excelent!!

CD-Charts Position 72
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Kathleen Battle · Wynton Marsalis ~ Baroque Duet / Anthony Newman · Orch St. Luke's · Nelson

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
by: George Frideric Handel, Alessandro Scarlatti, Luca Antonio Predieri, Alessandro Stradella, Johann Sebastian Bach, John Nelson, Kathleen Battle, Wynton Marsalis, Orchestra of St. Lukes, Anthony Newman, John T. Kulowitsch, Krista Bennion Feeney, Eriko Sato, Marc Goldberg

Release Date April 21, 1992
I had heard of this album in 1992, and since then I had not found it available in Brazil. Fortunatelly, I've got it through Amazon now. Despite of the fact that it is not played in the strict baroque style, Battle/Marsalis are great, brilliant, and they turn the difficult duets into delightfull virtuosism. The duets were very well selected, and some I did not know until now, which are also wonderful. This is the kind of CD anyone would enjoy, and I do recommend it.

CD-Charts Position 73
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Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date April 15, 1997
Beautifully interpreted, Barenbolm plays delicately and skillfully. This music is perhaps the epitome of the romantic classical era of piano music. Mendelssohn composed piece after piece of melodic and engaging piano music that eventually became this complete cycle. Some pieces may grab you more than others but overall, everyone of them expresses emotion. It surprises me that these pieces are not better known to anyone who loves classical piano music.

CD-Charts Position 74
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Handel: Messiah (Complete Oratorio); Battle, Quivar, Aler, Ramey, Davis

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
by: George Frideric Handel, Andrew Davis, Kathleen Battle, Florence Quivar, John Aler, Samuel Ramey, Toronto Symphony Orchestra & Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Release Date October 25, 1990
This is the most exquisite version of "Messiah" I have heard to date. Although I am not a professional musician, I have a good ear and these artists are simply flawless! I particularly appreciate the occasional personal flourish at the end of some arias--a tiny bit of artistic license that still respects the glorious work of Handel. My only complaint relates to the production side of this CD set: the overture and all solos are so quiet, I have to crank up the volume, yet when any chorus begins, the sound is nearly deafening. This peculiar lack of balance is truly disappointing, but something I can live with for the stellar quality of the music.

CD-Charts Position 75
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A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
from: Naxos

Release Date February 19, 2002
If you're looking for full pieces, look at other CDs. This one gives relatively small offerings of various pieces, which is awesome if you're just trying to listen to a bunch of selections in hopes of finding the 'right' one. Check it out if you have a wedding on the horizon, need to pick a piece for your wedding, and have $10 to spare.

CD-Charts Position 76
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The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
from: Time Life Records

Release Date September 11, 2001
When we play this Christmas CD, we suddenly find ourselves back in time when we were kids listening to the stereo at home on Chrismtas Day. It's a perfect way to create or recall Christmas memories.

CD-Charts Position 77
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Mendelssohn In Words And Music

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
by: Felix Mendelssohn, Johann Sebastian Bach, Louis de Froment, Aaron Rosand, Arthur Hannes

Release Date May 01, 1995
When we play this Christmas CD, we suddenly find ourselves back in time when we were kids listening to the stereo at home on Chrismtas Day. It's a perfect way to create or recall Christmas memories.

CD-Charts Position 78
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Pure

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
by: Hayley Westenra

Release Date January 18, 2005
Haley Westenra is a real joy to listen to. Every track on this collection hits a soft spot (with the exception of "Wuthering Heights" that gets a bit shrill). I especially enjoy "Pokarekare Ana" and "Benedictus." This was my first purchase of one of Haley's albums - I've since bought them all and look forward to more.

CD-Charts Position 79
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Essential Purcell

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
by: Henry Purcell, New College Choir Oxford, King's Consort, Robert King, Roy Goodman, Charles Daniels, John Mark Ainsley, James Bowman, Peter Buckoke, Jane Coe, Rogers Covey-Crump, Gillian Fisher, Michael George, Miles Golding, Jane Norman, Barbara Bonney, Mark Caudle, William Carter, King's Consort Choir, Helen Gough, Paul Nicholson, Angela East, Barry Guy, Tessa Bonner, Jerome Finnis, Rupert Bawden, Lucy Howard, Richard Campbell, Susan Addison, James O'Donnell, Stephen Saunders

Release Date April 10, 1995
"O Fair Cedaria..." is a gorgeous song and yet this is the only cd recording of this incredible work.
The other song which deserves fame is "The Sparrow and the Gentle Dove." There is so much feeling, emotion and musical development in this song that it really is one my personal favorites. Its interpretation here is beyond beautiful.
If you've never heard these songs be ready to add them to your list of favorite Purcell songs.

CD-Charts Position 80
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Peace Like a River

CD-Charts > Music > Sacred and Religious
by: James Lucas, Janice Kapp Perry, John Rutter, Jean Sibelius, John Tavener, American Traditional, English Traditional, Spiritual Traditional, Mack Wilberg, Craig D. Jessop, Clay Christiansen, John Longhurst, Richard L. Elliott, Daron Bradford, Meredith Campbell

Release Date June 22, 2004
This CD is one of my favorites to listen to when I feel the need to be closer to the Spirit. Mack Wilberg is a master at transforming old hymns into glorious arrangements. I have had experience with high school students who love singing his arrangements even within the context of a world that seems in a state of constant conflict. THIS CD IS FABULOUS!