classical music: deluxe

classical music: deluxe

classical music:

Deluxe

Of Beauty & Light: The Music of Philip Glass [Box Set]

Glass, Marin Alsop, ...

Naxos, 2008

good selections but questionable 4th disc
I have not bought this set, but I have heard all the music on it from other sources. The symphonies are good, but I was not sure what was on every disc since there is no listing on Amazon. I went to the Naxos website to see the track listings for the 4 cd's, and the ...

Incanto: The Deluxe Edition
Andrea Bocelli

Decca, 2008

The deluxe edition sets Andrea's songs in the romantic context of 1950s Naples. The archive materials provide a nostalgic snapshot of 1950s glamour, when Naples was the honeypot for the rich and famous. The footage captures the spirit of romance and optimism during the days of Andrea's childhood - a sense of optimism prevalent in post war Italy ...

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

Vittoriano Benvenuti, Hector Berlioz, ...

Decca, 2005

A very special Christmas album
My wife and I love Christmas music, but this album is in a class by itself. It is opera, classical music, Christmas carols, and the most heartfelt and expressive personal expression of religious feeling. It is exalted and joyous, and to my wife and me, inexpressively ...

Bizet: L'Arlesienne; Carmen

Georges Bizet, Marc Minkowski, ...

Naive, 2008

Very special recordings of "standard" Bizet works
These frequently recorded Bizet works (L'Arlesienne suites and incidental music, and Carmen suite) receive a very refreshing expression in this new recording by Marc Minkowski and his Louvre musicians. French music is unique and is best performed by the French. In ...

In Tempus Praesens (Gubaidulina Concerto & Bach Cto Nos. 1 & 2) (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Bach, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

A MUST HAVE for Ms. Mutter's greatest fans...This is the deluxe package, presented in hard bound book format, featuring the essay in various languages and additional photographs of the artist. Anne-Sophie Mutter's new recording combines the popularity of Bach with the radiance and intensity of the contemporary composer Sophia Gubaidulina. ...

Four Last Songs

Antonin Dvorak, Jules Massenet, ...

Decca, 2008

'Habe dank!'
This very generous two disc release has so many positive aspects that it hopefully will manage to garner the attention of music lovers around the world despite the negative comments being published in some quarters. Fame of an artist is accompanied by that very public ...

Souvenirs (Deluxe Edition)
Anna Netrebko

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

On her fourth album for Deutsche Grammophon, opera superstar Anna Netrebko gives a very personal and intimate performance of cherished lighter works. From sparkling operetta classics to seductive salon songs, each selection comes with a special memory for Netrebko. Netrebko is joined by some friends, Elı¯na Garancˇa and Piotr Beczala-- ...

Songs of Joy & Peace Deluxe Version
Yo-Yo Ma

Sony, 2008

Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday season. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating seasonal festivals the world over - Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Year's Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends - some old, some new - to create ...

The Best Of Andrea Bocelli Vivere (CD & DVD Deluxe Edition)

Nathan East, Paolo Bighignoli, ...

Decca, 2007

An anthological album!
This admirable compilation includes part of the vast repertoire of this extraordinary and sensitive interpreter that has captivated and engaged the universal admiration all over the world. In particular Il mare calmo della sera and La voce del silenzio are - to my ...

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Deluxe Edition) (1961 Original Broadway Cast)

Frank Loesser, Robert Morse, ...

RCA Victor Broadway, 2003

Sublime Remastering
Yep, here is another cd I had to buy again to get the new remastering and the improvement in sound is well worth the investment. It sounds crisper and has a more vivid aural presence than the previous issue. That's important in a show recording as quirky as this one. ...

Maria Callas: Complete Recordings Deluxe
Maria Callas

EMI Classics, 2007

This is the final word in Maria Callas boxed sets. This release contains all of her studio recordings lovingly packaged in a beautiful Art Deco wooden box containing glossy art prints, a comprehensive book guiding you through the Callas story, and a numbered certificate of authenticity. It also includes rare and unseen pictures of Callas in the ...

Boccherini: Madrid
Luigi Boccherini, Sandrine Piau, ...

Naive - Ambroisie, 2008

Purcell - Dido and Aeneas / von Otter · Varcoe · Dawson · Rogers · The English Concert & Choir · Pinnock

Henry Purcell, Trevor Pinnock, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 1989

An excellent performance of "Dido and Aeneas"
This opera, perhaps, one of the most beatiful works by Henry Purcell. Also, this opera was written when, mythological operas were to be the vogue. However, this opera is short than other operas (about 52 minutes) and be formed in three acts. And this recording, ...

Divine Liturgy in English in Byzantine Chant
Cappella Romana

Cappella Romana, 2008

Cappella Romana's highly anticipated two-CD release of the Divine Liturgy in English set to Byzantine Chant. A male ensemble led by Alexander Lingas chants the service's hymns, psalms, and responses in a resonant natural acoustic according to the most authoritative Byzantine traditions, including works adapted from Petros Peloponnesios (+1778), ...

Welsh Voice
Adolphe Adam, Samuel Arnold, ...

Music Club Deluxe, 2008

2008 two CD release, a 40 track collection of classic songs performed in the Welsh entertainer's unmistakable style. Aled's is still a popular figure within the Easy Listening genre, and his profile is prominent as a presenter of Classic FM and Songs Of Praise. Tracks featured include `Father & Son', `Tears In Heaven', `What A Wonderful World', ...