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Gloria: The Sacred Music of John Rutter

John Rutter, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, ...

Collegium, 2005

Gloria
BEAUTIFUL music- classic Rutter with outstanding harmonies, relaxing as well as inspirational lyrics and melodies.

New Dawn

Johann Sebastian Bach, Giulio Caccini, ...

Emi Classics, 2008

A Real New Dawn
The latest Libera CD to add to my collection, "New Dawn," is slightly different than previous Libera CDs, in my opinion. This does not diminish the quality and artistry of the music in this CD in any way. Among the classic Libera style tracks are two tracks that one ...

Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizon

Fikret Amirov, Sandeep Das, ...

Sony, 2005

Beyond the first Silk Road CD
Yo-Yo Ma went beyond indeed. The first CD with Silk Road ensemble (When Strangers Meet) was inconsistent and somewhat experimental. This one however, is superb. As if in the 5 years the musicians got to know each other (but in truth, only a few musicians are the same). ...

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 ...

Saint-Saëns: The Complete Works for Piano & Orchestra

Camille Saint-Saens, Sakari Oramo, ...

Hyperion UK, 2001

Renaissance Man
Saint-Saens was a Renaissance man: botany, astronomy, archeology, mathematics, natural history, and philosophy were subjects he participated in throughout his life. He wrote articles, read papers at scientific societies, contributed notes to learned journals on the ...

John Rutter Collection

Rutter, Cambridge Singers, ...

Decca, 2002

Smooth As Silk
This is a potpourri of Mr. Rutter's compositions, sung by the peerless Cambridge Singers. Buy it only if you want outstanding music that cures the senses.

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.

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 ...

Andre Rieu: Radio City Hall Live in New York (2007)

Andre Rieu

Denon Records, 2007

Andre Rieu: Radio City Hall Live in New York (2007) CD
This is my second Andre Rieu CD and I really enjoy both of them. They are peppy and energetic. You can tell he has a lot of fun directing the orchestra and they enjoy playing together.

Requiem & Magnificat/Rutter, Cambridge Singers

John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia, ...

Collegium, 2000

Cambridge Singers have never been better!
I have listened to many other composers' requiems, but this one beats them all. It is a little unusual to have both English and Latin liturgy in a requiem, but it is entirely appropriate in this case, as it contains the Mass, psalms, and personal prayers to Christ--I ...

Copland: Symphony No. 3; Quiet City

Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 1990

The best Bernstein reading of a nearly great work
Copland met a sad end as the result of Alzheimer's, which set in fairly early (when he was about 70, I believe) but was carefully hidden from the public. Bernstein had been his lifelong champion, of course, and here he gives an elegaic, almost melancholy reading of the ...

World's Greatest Polka Package

Various Artists

Polka City, 2002

This Album changed my life
Well its finally happened. I've given up my Allegiance to the Dark Night (Ozzy), and its all this album's fault. This album made me fall in love with a music gendre all over again. I remember Dancing to these songs at my family weddings. The dancing, the ...

Renee Fleming: By Request

Vincenzo Bellini, Alfredo Catalani, ...

Decca, 2003

Just plain great!
This is my favorite album!!! I use it to mellow out, or just listen to her magnificent voice. I've passed on a few of her other albums, but if I lost this one, I'd buy it over and over again.

Korngold - Die tote Stadt / Leinsdorf

Erich Leinsdorf, Carol Nebrett, ...

RCA, 1991

The forgotten gem
Die Tote Stadt by Korngold should be produced more often. It has one of the most haunting arias ever written,"Glueck, das mir verblieb." As one critic wrote, "I don't know if Marietta's Lied is a great aria or not, but you will never get it out of your head." ...

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 ...