classical music: Stephen Albert     classical music:     Stephen Albert      An Introduction to Wagner: The Ring of the Nibelung Stephen Johnson, Lothar Zagrosek, ... Naxos Educational, 2007 Okay, but not Great This is a pretty good introduction to Wagner's Ring, but it does not go in to the motifs as much as I would have liked. Bob F.             Kiri Te Kanawa: A Celebration Live at the Royal Albert Hall Kiri Te Kanawa, Dennis O'Neill Decca, 2007 A great tribute to Kiri and she sings well A great prodcution for Kiri's birthday. The "Climb Every Mountain" song was superb; best I've heard. It was nice of her to bring in the Maori people from her native land of New Zealand. One thing I didn't like is is no one spent enough time with the Maori people with ...             Just for the Record: The Golden Voice Vincenzo Bellini, Leonard Bernstein, ... Decca, 2003 Vive Madame Horne ! Je suis soufflée, et tout bonnement reconnaissante à Decca pour avoir sorti cette compil qui rend si bien honneur à une des mes interprètes préférées. Voix de velours, aisance dans le grave et médium unique au Monde, Marilyn a été, dans toutes ses incarnations, un pur ...             The Sacred Euphonium Dr. Brian L. Bowman, Felix Mendelssohn, ... Mark Custom Recording Service, Inc., 2005 Sacred Euphonium This is a very easy-listening CD with euphonium and organ. Very smooth and beautiful performance of simple religous music most will recognize.             A Heritage of Hymns: Classic Recordings of the Great Songs of Faith and Inspiration Sherrill Milnes, Jerome Hines, ... Sony, 2006 Classical Hyms I have many CD's of hymns that I listen to when I'm going to sleep at night. This one is not as calming at times as some of the others that I have. Nevertheless, it has many of the "old favorites" and worth buying, just for that reason.             Marilyn Horne - The Complete Decca Recitals Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ... Decca Records, 2008 Beyond the realm of five stars . . . Marilyn Horne's career is beyond the reach of the five star standard. I have had the pleasure of hearing her sing in person many times at the Lyric in Chicago as well as in recital. These discs bring a flood of memories of the size, beauty, range, and absolute glory ...             Mormon Tabernacle Choir - 20 Favorite Uplifting Hymns Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Barnby, ... Time Music, 2004             Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites Adolphe Adam, Stephen Adams, ... Castle Pulse, 2005 Wonderful! I bought this on a whim, as I like male choral groups. Am I ever glad I bought it! The music is soaring, and the voices are magnificent. I don't know all of the technical stuff about recording, etc.--I just know I love this collection!             The New York Album Yo-Yo Ma, Stephen Albert, ... Sony, 1994 Yo-Yo Ma In "New York," Or Is It Baltimore? "The New York Album" by Yo-Yo Ma is an outstanding recording of three 20th century compositions for cello. However, the disc should be titled "The Baltimore Album," as they were made with the Baltimore Symphony (with David Zinman conducting) and were recorded in Charm ...             Britten Conducts Britten: Operas 1 Benjamin Britten, English Chamber Orchestra, ... Decca, 2004 Britten Composed AND Conducted? Of course he gets 5 stars! Being a Britten junkie, I was thrilled to discover that not only is his entire collection of operas available in two sets, but the set is conducted by the composer himself. For a Britten lover, that's like getting an original copy of the Ten Commandments written ...             Albert: Symphony RiverRun/To Wake the Dead Stephen Albert, Christopher Kendall, ... Delos Records, 1992             A Soprano Inspired Stephen Adams, May H. Brahe, ... Conifer, 1998 A must have for anyone who enjoys a gorgeous soprano voice! Ms. Garrett has a beautiful voice and extroardinary talent! Her variation of technicality in her music makes every song different..something to listen for. Her selection will inspire you...I believe the title of this CD is very well named. Ms. Garrett has great talent ...             Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set] Raimonds Spogis, Wolfgang Schone, ... Brilliant Classics, 2004 A superb collection of Mendelssohn Let me preface this by saying that most of these works were not new to me - I own many other Mendelssohn CDs and have enjoyed his compositions for some time now. Also, this set is available much cheaper elsewhere, particularly from European retailers. The symphonies ...             Stephen Albert: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 Stephen Albert, Paul Polivnick, ... Naxos American, 2007 Spiritual connection The Naxos label makes a special contribution with its new recording of the two symphonies by the late Stephen Albert (1941-1992). Albert was cut down in an auto accident when he was in his prime. He had recently written a stunningly good Cello Concerto for Yo-Yo Ma ...             Solti: The Wagner Opera Collection (Limited Edition) [21-CD Box Set with Bonus Unreleased CD] Richard Wagner, Georg Solti, ... Decca Import, 2002 Part 1 of Comments LOHENGRIN ANALYSIS: Lohengrin. My goodness, the singing here is simply gorgeous. Jessye Norman is in superb voice and her voice rings out gloriously throughout the opera. Domingo has been criticized for his German diction. But don't forget that Lohengrin is supposed to ...          products you might be interested in   search for classical music celebration, inspiration, introduction, masterworks, mendelssohn, symphonies      toavi.com    web we recommend A great tribute to Kiri and she sings well randomly chosen apparel: Pop Girlz - Toddler Girls Pleated Skort, Blue Denim (Size 4T)