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The Nine Symphonies
Bryn Terfel, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...
Class. for Pleas. Us, 2002
Perhaps THE best Beethoven cycle
+ Authenic Beethoven
Don't worry about the fact you've never heard of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic before. These are fresh, energetic, well-recorded versions of all the Beethoven symphonies. There is not a hint of routine on any symphony and you just cannot beat this set for money. The liner notes are also ...
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Holst: The Planets; Grainger: The Warriors
Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst, ...
Deutsche Grammophon, 1995
Musically and technically extraordinary
+ "The Planets" and "The Warriors" go well together
+ Spectacular - buy this!!!
I haven't many bones to pick with this disc. One of the first things I noticed about this CD was the sound. The recording location is listed in the back of the liner notes as "London, All Hallows, Gospel Oak." I'm not an expert on London, so I'm not really sure where this is, but I don't think it ...
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Copland: Appalachian Spring; Rodeo; Fanfare for the Common Man
Aaron Copland, Louis Lane, ...
Telarc, 1990
A strong version of Copland 's work
+ beautiful work
+ Copeland Superbly Moving!
+ Excellent Compilation
+ Great American Fare
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Bach: Brandenburg Concertos
Johann Sebastian Bach, Concerto Italiano, ...
Opus 111, 2005
Italianate Brandenburgs
+ Rave Reviews from Penguin Guide and Grammophone
+ No DVD!
+ Impeccable yet Lusty Performances of the Beloved Brandenburg Concerti
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Mozart: Symphonies Nos. 40 & 41
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Charles Mackerras, ...
Telarc, 2003
Utterly Airbourne Mozart
+ Incredible!
+ Cheesy cover doesn't mean it
+ Mackerras Makes Magic!
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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Moonlight, Pathetique, Appassionata)
Ludwig van Beethoven, John O'Conor
Telarc, 1990
lyrical pianist
+ Erin Go Ludwig!
+ Incredibly Accurate and Precise
John O'Conor is a lyrical pianist who plays with beautiful tone. He is not so aggressive as some other pianists and has made a beautiful recording of Beethoven piano sonatas. He keeps strict tempo. It is a wonderful introduction to Beethoven and John O'Conor. He has also recorded all of the ...
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Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 · Concerto for Flute and Harp · Clarinet Concerto / Pahud · Langlamet · S. ...
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Claudio Abbado, ...
EMI Classics, 2001
I've never heard better...
+ Blissful, serene music making
+ Simply sublime
+ Best Digital CD Of Mozart's Flute and Clarinet Concertos
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Dvorák: Symphonies Nos. 8 & 9
Antonin Dvorak, Charles Mackerras, ...
Supraphon, 2006
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Violin Concertos
Hilary Hahn, Mendelssohn, ...
Sony, 2002
Very special promise and a glittering technique
+ More than barbed wire and tanks
+ Hilary Hahn: a new Heifetz is borning
The other reviewers here have touched on many points that don't need repeating about Hilary Hahn's silvery tone, exemplary technique, and fresh approach. Hearing her in perosn makes clear that she has charisma, a special gift of communication with the audience that keeps an entire concert hall ...
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - Janine Jansen
Janine Jansen, Antonio Vivaldi (Composer)
Decca, 2005
Exciting, Quite Original, Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" From Janine Jansen
+ Unique and Timeless Rendition of a Classic Set of Concertos
+ An interesting FOUR SEASONS
+ A wonderful revelation
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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1 (Moonlight, Pathetique, Appassionata)
Ludwig van Beethoven, John O'Conor
Telarc, 1990
lyrical pianist
+ Erin Go Ludwig!
+ Incredibly Accurate and Precise
John O'Conor is a lyrical pianist who plays with beautiful tone. He is not so aggressive as some other pianists and has made a beautiful recording of Beethoven piano sonatas. He keeps strict tempo. It is a wonderful introduction to Beethoven and John O'Conor. He has also recorded all of the ...
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Bach: Brandenburg Concertos
Johann Sebastian Bach, Concerto Italiano, ...
Opus 111, 2005
Italianate Brandenburgs
+ Rave Reviews from Penguin Guide and Grammophone
+ No DVD!
+ Impeccable yet Lusty Performances of the Beloved Brandenburg Concerti
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Mozart - Flute Concerto No. 1 · Concerto for Flute and Harp · Clarinet Concerto / Pahud · Langlamet · S. ...
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Claudio Abbado, ...
EMI Classics, 2001
I've never heard better...
+ Blissful, serene music making
+ Simply sublime
+ Best Digital CD Of Mozart's Flute and Clarinet Concertos
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The Nine Symphonies
Bryn Terfel, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...
Class. for Pleas. Us, 2002
Perhaps THE best Beethoven cycle
+ Authenic Beethoven
Don't worry about the fact you've never heard of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic before. These are fresh, energetic, well-recorded versions of all the Beethoven symphonies. There is not a hint of routine on any symphony and you just cannot beat this set for money. The liner notes are also ...
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - Janine Jansen
Janine Jansen, Antonio Vivaldi (Composer)
Decca, 2005
Exciting, Quite Original, Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" From Janine Jansen
+ Unique and Timeless Rendition of a Classic Set of Concertos
+ An interesting FOUR SEASONS
+ A wonderful revelation
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