classical music: Franz Schubert

classical music: Franz Schubert

classical music:

Franz Schubert

O Holy Night / Luciano Pavarotti / Special Deluxe Edition (Decca)

Vittoriano Benvenuti, Hector Berlioz, ...

Decca, 2005

An awesome musical experience
I believe that Luciano far exceeded Caruso. His voice reached out to everyone, except for that unfortunate foray into the "Georgio" film. He presented his music with a marvelous flair for detail. We shall miss him, so much.

Sarah Brightman Classics

Sarah Brightman, Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, ...

Angel Records, 2001

Soprano Sarah Soars
What a rare treat to hear such a wonderful voice! The music transcends the various languages( Latin, Italian, French, Spanish and almost no English) and communicates directly, beyond intellect, deeper to sooth the soul. This we expect from Opera and Religious ...

Romance of the Violin

Joshua Bell, Giacomo Puccini, ...

Sony, 2003

Magical II
Along with Voice of the Violin, this is the most beautiful collection of violin I have heard. In the car or in the home, just put it in the player and enjoy.

UltraSound - Music for the Unborn Child

Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, ...

RCA, 1999

Great soundtrack
I played this cd when I was carrying my son. He is now three and is very smart. He even knows how to add...with his fingers, of course. I think this cd has something to do with it. It's soothing to listen to when you're in bed. I think the baby reacts to it too. ...

Build Your Baby's Brain

Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Sony, 1998

stimulates the mind
my kids love the music, they dance to every song and like to play to the music. its calm and a good listener

Christmas Adagios

Gerald Finley, Adolphe Adam, ...

Decca, 2001

Christmas Adagios
This is the BEST Christmas collection that I have ever heard. I would like to purchase 15 more to give as gifts this year; however, it appears that Decca is out of stock or no longer releasing it. HELP!!

Andrea Bocelli: Sacred Arias

George Frideric Handel, Giulio Caccini, ...

Philips, 1999

Positively Magnificant
Just purchased the CD today and absolutely love it. Not so sure about the "Jingle Bells" , but The Lord's Prayer is BREATHTAKING and brought me to tears. Andrea is I believe the most gifted tenor of today and I look forward to hearing more from him and seeing him ...

The Ultimate Relaxation Christmas Album

Ultimate Relaxation Christmas Album

Decca, 2002

Simply beautiful!
Awesome moody sounds, great performance by Mantovani and his orchestra! Highly recommended! I love this collection, especially "Adeste Fideles" (O come, all ye faithful). Wonderful!

Schubert: Die Winterreise / Fischer-Dieskau

Franz Schubert, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 1996

Hearing Schubert's Winterreise
For reasons I don't fully understand, I have developed a custom over the past several years of listening to Schubert's Winterreise at around the time of the Fourth of July. Perhaps it is the contrast between the hot summer days and the icy, wintery setting of ...

The World's Favorite Piano Music

Van Cliburn

RCA, 1992

Excellent !
A very good choice of masterpieces.The strong and deep expression of Van Cliburn makes this CD very inspiring .

Pianist of the Century (Box)

Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2009

A prize indeed -- Richter in full command
DG only caught Richter on disc for six years (1956-62), but what years they were. Of the nine discs he made, several are among his greatest concerto recordings (the Schumann, Rachmaninov Second, Prokofiev Fifth), with the solo music scarcely at a lower level. Issuing ...

Catholic Latin Classics

Richard Yeo, Gregorio Allegri, ...

Gia Publications, 2000

You Can't Keep a Good Thing Down
Being a 30 year old Catholic, I can truly appreciate the beauty of Tradition captured in these stirring masterpieces. After completing a Humanities course in Medieval and Renaissance Art during my last year at a State Univ. I was blown away by what I realized was a ...

Symphony (25) Favorites

Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz, ...

Vox (Classical), 1997

A Grand symphonic adventure
This album provides a quick exposure to some of the best movements in the best symphonies. Many of the tracks will sound familiar. They are played well and have good sound quality. As a novice musician, i have great appreciation for it.

A to Z of Classical Music

Various, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Naxos, 2000

Great Tracks -- Great Value -- Great Book, Who Can Complain?
Naxos is a fabulous label -- you will not get samples of the best classical music through the ages at no better price. These tracks are as good as any of the over-priced major orchestras and in some cases better. This is a great starter set for a beginner or anyone ...

The Glorious Sound of Christmas

Adolphe Adam, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Sony, 1991

Both great instrumentals and vocals
This was another album we always listened to when I was a child. It's kind of Mormon Tabernacleish sounding, with all the religious songs of the holidays right there. Not a secular one in the batch. But for that lush Sixties Christmas sound, with loads of strings and ...