classical music: Ralph Vaughan Williams

classical music: Ralph Vaughan Williams

classical music:

Ralph Vaughan Will...

The Most Soothing Lullabies In The Universe

Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Denon Records, 2004

sooth for both unborn and newborn babies.
very soothing for the unborn baby (decreases in-utero kicking) and the newborn baby (increases between-feedings time at night). highly recommended for any newly minted parents out there.

Vaughan Williams: Serenade to Music; The Lark Ascending; Fantasia on Greensleeves; English Folk Song Suite; ...

Ralph Vaughan Williams, Adrian Boult, ...

EMI Classics, 1991

absolutely wonderful
Many have already reviewed this CD very positively, so just a brief word. This is probably the most attractive intro. you could have to Vaughan Williams - all the works, whether well known or not so well known, are most beautiful, the recording is excellent and the ...

Vaughan Williams: The Collector's Edition

Benjamin Luxon, Brian Etheridge, ...

EMI Classics, 2008

Great Value, Fine Performances
For lovers of Ralph Vaughan Williams' music, the prospect of obtaining most of his works on 30 CDs for $50 or less should be irresistible. It's a great way to fill in the gaps in your collection, or to become acquainted with RVW's less familiar works. Among the ...

The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II

Yehudi Menuhin, Jacqueline Du Pre, ...

EMI Classics, 2003

Great music listein to while you read in bed
I have listened to this CD for the last several years before going to sleep at night. I love classical music, and this is great music to help make my soul feel at peace and unwind after a taxing day.

The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe

Johann Pachelbel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ...

Denon Records, 2003

Relaxing Classical Music
I was not really a classical music fan but I am now. I purchased this cd for my 14 year old grand-daughter, not knowing we would both enjoy the music so much. She has always enjoyed classical music along with all of the other teen music, rap, rock, country, etc. ...

Amparo

Edward Meares, Cecilia Tsan, ...

Decca, 2008

Elegant Musical Blend of Jazz with Classical and Latin Thrown In
What a pleasant, enjoyable surprise! Such noted Jazz musicians like Dave Grusin, Chris Botti, and Lee Rittenour, are accompanied by legendary folk rocker James Taylor and classical music superstars like soprano Renee Fleming and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell. For ...

Christmas Adagios

Gerald Finley, Adolphe Adam, ...

Decca, 2001

One of my very top 5 favorite holiday albums!
What a delightful surprise this 2 disc album was and I'm not a big fan of Christmas music. I loved all the selections and felt they were well performed. This is a true "must have" for any Christmas collection. Superior to many other compliations on the market. This ...

Vaughan Williams: Fantasies; The Lark Ascending; Five Variants

Kenneth Heath, Ralph Vaughan Williams, ...

Decca, 1990

this England!
It is perhaps impossible to hear Vaughan Williams' short works performed more beautifully and unforgettably than in this 1972 ADRM/Argo recording. Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields acquit themselves above reproach. Vaughan Williams - you love ...

Hodie / Fantasia on Christmas Carols

John Shirley-Quirk, Ralph Vaughan Williams, ...

EMI Classics, 2000

An old friend
It is always a wonderful thing to find a beloved recording transfered to CD. My old LP is still on my shelves and has been there since 1973, though the recording dates from 1965. It is a fine performance of an unjustly neglected Christmas work. Vaughan Williams was 81 ...

The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!

Johann Sebastian Bach, Léo Delibes, ...

Angel Records, 1999

Good for relaxing pregnant women
I stumbled onto this album whilst searching bit torrent websites for classical music. I don't normally listen to classical music but thought it might be relaxing for my pregnant wife. After hearing the quality of the performances, the arrangement, and the recording I ...

Vaughan Williams: The Nine Symphonies

John Shirley-Quirk, Douglas Cummings, ...

RCA, 2004

One of England's finest composers
It's safe to say that Ralph Vaughan Williams is one of the finest British composers alongside Holst, Elgar, Britten, and Bax. His nine symphonies are pure proof of his genius: they're lovely, haunting, lyrical, intense, hot-blooded, ethereal, etc. Maestro Andre Previn ...

Elgar: Violin Concerto / Lark Ascending

Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2004

A Revelation
I am a long time admirer of Elgar's music but have always had trouble getting into this piece, that is until hearing the present performance. Hahn and Davis have managed to cut through the density of late Romantic performance practice to bring something new and quite ...

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

King's College Choir, Stephen Cleobury

EMI Classics, 1999

Don't let this recording pass you by!
Do yourself a favor and buy this CD - even if you don't think you like Christmas music. People stand in line for hours to hear the Choir of King's College's annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and when you hear this recording, you will understand why. Rarely ...

The Holly and the Ivy: Carols from Clare College

Anonymous, Harold Darke, ...

Decca, 1990

Sure to Spread Some Joy
I have just recently started to explore the world of choral music and I am so glad to have purchased this CD. To use an old-fashioned term, it is truly delightful. The song 'Donkey Carol' is my favorite and it is sure to bring a smile to the face of even the most ...

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis; Fantasia on

Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, ...

EMI Classics, 2000

barbirolli at his best
I first heard Elgar's Introduction and Allegro for Strings in a DG recording by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; when I saw this recording in my college library, I thought to myself, "I wonder if Barbirolli can play it better..." Barbirolli seems to have Midas' touch ...