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The Chopin Ballades & Scherzos [Hybrid SACD]
Frederic Chopin, Artur Rubinstein
RCA, 2004
As Good As It Gets
Rubinstein was in his prime when these versions of the Chopin Ballades and Scherzos were recorded in 1959. Curiously, although this was his third version of the Scherzos, he had never before recorded the Ballades.
Rubinstein was temperamentally well suited to these ...
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Thomas Adès - Piano
Leos Janacek, Igor Stravinsky, ...
EMI Classics Imports, 2000
A composer pianist's insights.
Thomas Adès is certainly among the most original and compelling composers in today's public eye. In this recording, he demonstrates how a composer with the requisite performing skills can illuminate music in ways that might elude the "mere" performing virtuoso. But ...
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The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe
Johann Pachelbel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ...
Denon Records, 2003
Very good!
I was impressed from the selection of the songs in the album. I advise everybody who are willing to relax by listenning these masterpieces. (Shut off the lights while listenning)
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Chopin: Etudes
Frederic Chopin, Maurizio Pollini
Deutsche Grammophon, 1990
Raw and Primal Power
I am not an expert but I must share my own personal thoughts about this disc before I fall over dead. Not much more can be said but I have heard the third of Chopin's etudes played by probably fifty some pianists.
Whenever I hear it I always felt it expressed a ...
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The World's Favorite Piano Music
Van Cliburn
RCA, 1992
Excellent !
A very good choice of masterpieces.The strong and deep expression of Van Cliburn makes this CD very inspiring .
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Beethoven Edition: Complete Works (85CD Box Set)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Florian Prey, ...
Brilliant Classics, 2007
great music at great price
I cannot believe that the complete work by Beethoven can be bought at such affordable a price. The box has "table of content" printed on it and can be easily see when it is opened. I highly recommend it to classic music lovers.
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Switched on Classics: Classics With a Beat
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Johannes Brahms, ...
Madacy Records, 1995
You call this electronic? BULL!
I think I know what electronic classical music is, considering I made an album called Kulture. This does not sound electronic, if it does, it uses drums = not good. It sounds way too classical.
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God Bless America: An Irish Salute
Bernard O'Reilly, Williametta Spencer, ...
RCA Victor, 2000
"Love and Happiness through the power of song"
Irish tenor Frank Patterson was born and raised in Tipperary, performing at an early age with the Wren Boys. Patterson's early works were primarily classical, but with the increasingly popularity of celtic music, Frank turned his energies toward his homeland ...
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25 Classical Favorites
Frank Morelli, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ...
Vox (Classical), 1996
great gift
Bought this product for my grandchild to introduce him to classical music. It was perfect. Thanks
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Wake Up and Goodnight
Baby Einstein
Disney, 2008
An amazing way to start and end your baby's day!
You can't beat this c.d. Its one of the few baby c.d.'s that are nice quality.
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25 Mozart Favorites
John Sant'Ambrogio, Jost Michaels, ...
Vox (Classical), 1996
Great Music
The music on this album is very well done. Amazon's description was sketchy and after receiving the album I realized I already owned it. Fortunately I have friends that would appreciate it so it will make a wonderful gift.
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Les Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles
Concert Des Nations, Jordi Savall
Alia Vox Spain, 2005
Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles
Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles~ Concert Des Nations is an amazing recording of music from the time of Louis XIII and Louis XIV. Being a huge fan of Bach, Vivaldi and composers of the time this was an obvious choice for me to listen to. I love the structure, the ...
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Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies
Beethoven's Wig
Rounder / Umgd, 2002
The entire family loves this CD
From 4 years old to 40 years old, each of us enjoys Beethoven's Wig. We have #1 and #2 and I could not tell you which the kids enjoy more - but I do have a slight preference for #1. I'm online now getting ready to purchase #3 and #4 will be for Christmas. I'm also ...
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Baby Einstein: Baby Mozart
Buena Vista, 2002
Carleigh's CD
I bought this cd for my 9 month old baby to play in the car until we can get a dvd player. She loves her Baby Einstein dvd's so I was hoping that this would help soothe her car ride. She would get very agitated about having to be restrained while in the car. But ...
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25 Bach Favorites
Hildegard Rutgers, Erich Wenk, ...
Vox (Classical), 1996
Bach
Surely you don't need me to review the guy. You know who he is, you've heard his music, and I hope you own some. So let me turn the podium over to a cat named Picasso, and you can read into that whatever you wish. She's in a chair, near the CD player. She has entered ...
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Heavensong: Music of Contemplation & Light
Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Mack Wilberg, ...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir, 2010
Astonishingly beautiful -- the Choir's sound is transformed!
There is much to admire about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's signature sound - confident, mature, stirring. And when you hear those blazing climaxes at the end of, say, "Battle Hymn of the Republic" or "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing," you can't help but feel ...
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Debussy for Daydreaming
Claude Debussy, André Previn, ...
Philips, 1995
Tunes for dreamers
Claude Debussy had been one of my favorite composers even before I knew how to write and behave like a big kid. Growing up my mother would play his tunes on the piano and flute and later I got to follow her footsteps and enjoy his dream like compositions. The French ...
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