classical music: blend

classical music: blend

classical music:

Blend

Acoustic Passion
Laura Sewell, Anonymous, ...

Maxemilian Records, 1997

The Nutcracker Suite

Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Mah Records, 2000

Have a listen
I foolishly thought this was a "regular" recording of The Nutcracker which my daughter wanted for Christmas. I hurriedly ordered it and when it arrived I was a bit disappointed because it clearly was not a traditional recording. However, the first time I listened to it ...

River to River Trail: The Hike Through Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois

Zola Van

Really Big Shoes, 2000

Absolutely beautiful -- Very highly recommended
I attended graduate school in Southern Illinois, and while its been a number of years since I left behind the quite of my walks there, those memories spring to life as I listen to Zola Van's RIVER TO RIVER TRAIL: THE HIKE (through Shawnee National Forest in Southern ...

Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit

Julian Lloyd Webber, Kenneth Heath, ...

Philips, 1996

Tchaikovsky's Dreamier Music: A Soothing Album
"Set your Life to Classical Music" is a fine album series that feature beautiful classical music for background music of any occasion- weddings, barbecues, breakfast, beauty sleep, bathtime, reading a book, romantic dinner, massages you name it. And indeed many ...

Cradled on Wings of Love
Tami Briggs

Musical Reflections, Inc., 1996

Cradled on Wings of Love is a collection of lullabies and is a tranquil blend of two harps, flute, and cello. This recording makes a nice baby gift, and children of all ages enjoy the soothing, peaceful music.

Instruments of the Orchestra

Various Artists

Naxos, 2002

Very Informative and Enjoyable
Whether you're a music novice or pro, "The instruments of the Orchestra" is a very worthwhile purchase. The 7 CDs, with a total of 8 hours, are expertly narrated by Jeremy Siepmann. He's a great speaker, very much like the late Leonard Bernstein was. Mr. Siepmann takes ...

Blends
Teitelbaum, Yokoyama, ...

New Albion Records, 2002

Two extended works by Richard Teitelbaum for shakuhachi and synthesizer with percussion and bass accompaniment. Teitelbaum was one of the founders of the revolutionary MEV group in Rome, which explored live electroacoustic and collective improvisation in the 60?s and 70?s. Subsequent to that era he began work with the renowned shaukuhachi master, ...

A Cello Christmas
Marston Smith

Chawnersmith Records, 2000

Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)

Denis Dowling, Leslie Fyson, ...

Class. for Pleas. Us, 2003

Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow "
This is the "Merry Widow" with English translation by Christopher Hassel sung by June Bronhill. I loved this rendition ever since I first heard it in about 1960. What's to love? First the translation is the best I've heard. The language doesn't sound "stilted" as ...

Urban Arias

Mia Miata

THA CORPORATION, INC., 2003

Exceptional talent!
What has your soul music done for you lately? I hope it continues to enhance your drive and zest for life. Mia Miata's "Urban Arias" duly compliments the cherished intangibles of love, freedom, and expression. The album is a gem replete with expert production and deep ...

In This World
Silverwood Trio

Silverwood Trio, 2001

The Silverwood Trio brings to its audiences the unique combination of flute/soprano, cello and piano, offering a varied color palette of the instruments and voice. The Trio's repertoire covers a wide range of styles from the Baroque to Contemporary, including original compositions by Paul Hoffman. Audiences have praised the Silverwood Trio's ...

Fresh

Leo Delibes, George Frederick Handel, ...

Airetight Records, 2003

Delightful!
I bought this CD to obtain Leo Delibes' "Flower Duet," which must rank as one of the most charming pieces from the 19th century. To my great pleasure, I found music of equal delight- Offensbach's "Barcarolle," Vivaldi's "Laudamus te," among others. The two singers, ...

Dead Lovers Society
Lucien Desar

Silent Spirit Records, 2004

Drawing his inspiration from the writings of Edith Wharton, Emily Bronte, and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu "Dead Lovers Society" is a collection of 11 tracks that are reminiscent of baroque and classical style. "With this album I tried to focus on a certain historical time point- the Victorian Era " recalls Mr. Désar. "I started composing the ...