classical music: light     classical music:       Rags to Riches: The Essential Hits of Scott Joplin5 reviews Scott Joplin, Robert Strickland Compendia, 2005 More Than Excellent I had previously purchased a Scott Joplin CD and was disappointed by the dull quality and dispirited playing by the artist. This CD more than makes up for it. The music was beautifully performed and the recording was very clear. Every piece was perfect!             Mendelssohn: Elijah10 reviews Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, ... EMI Classics, 2005 A Masterwork of the Art of Recording Quite simply, this is a towering masterwork, first on a performance level; a great orchestra, a truly great conductor (I heard him conduct again recently here in Cincinnati---and he is still great--over 40 years after this recording was made), as well as several of the most magnificent voices of the 20th century---all at their respective peaks. In addition folks, it is ultimate realization of ...             Heavensong: Music of Contemplation & Light10 reviews Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Mack Wilberg, ... Mormon Tabernacle Choir, 2010 One of the All time BEST I came upon this CD quite by mistake by running into a member of the Orchestra at the Post Office. He told me that Mack Wilberg thought this CD was their best. After purchasing and listening to it, I would have to agree. I didn't know what to expect - I anticipated something similar to many of their past recordings. I have to say it is not. It truly is a spectacular collection of choral music. I ...             Vision: The Music of Hildegard von Bingen48 reviews Hildegard von Bingen, Emily van Evera, ... Angel Records, 1994 hildegard von bingen Wonderful!!! I really love Hildegard's compositions as they are being interpreted in this CD. It's a must!             Sarah Brightman Classics155 reviews Sarah Brightman, Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, ... Angel Records, 2001 Sara Brightman Product is as advertized. If shipped from Saint Paul, the service was suburb and on time. If shipped from elsewhere service was late and way too long especially if shipped from western US...which is closer to me than MN!             Their Stories & Music2 reviews Sousa & Foster Vox (Classical), 1995 march review this cd gas a great selection of music on it. the sound of the music is perfectly clear and i definately reccomend it. it is an ideal disc for all march fans. two of the greatest american composers on one disc. this is also a great deal considering the amount of songs on this disc. definately but this cd.             Fiedler Greatest Hits5 reviews Aram Khachaturian, Edward Elgar, ... RCA, 1991 what a collaboration of musical excellence, oh what style! I bought this CD a little over a year ago and it is still among my favorites. "Polvetsian Dances" is excellent no matter what your interests. The full version of "Pomp and Circumstance" as well as "The William Tell Overature" are wonderful; The "Procession of the Nobles" is victorious and galliant; the lyrical complexity of "Farandole" is haunting. This is a brilliant compilation of ...             Beethoven's Wig 2: More Sing-Along Symphonies20 reviews Beethoven's Wig Rounder / Umgd, 2004 Great lessons with Classical Music I have really enjoyed listening to these CDs with words to Classical Music. Being a trained classical musician this is such a fun way to teach Classics to the younger generation. Keep it up!!!             All Angels9 reviews Christine McVie, Leo Delibes, ... Universal Import, 2006 What an amazing sound. I heard a track from this CD on the radio and knew I had to hear more of this wonderful group so I purchased the CD "All Angels". I have not been disappointed, each track is uplifting and exciting, beautiful and pure. I just love this CD and have since purchased another CD by 'All Angel' as well.             Be Thou My Vision7 reviews John Rutter, City of London Sinfonia, ... Collegium, 2004 A Listening Treat What a delight to listen to this collection of pure Rutter ! The melodic sounds of the Cambridge Singers bring me such pleasure The sheer joyfulness of this music is to me a religious experience of such depth It is superb and will lift ones spirits instantly. highly recommended to all lovers of the English contemporary choral sound and scene,____ not to be missed             Kathleen Battle · Wynton Marsalis ~ Baroque Duet / Anthony Newman · Orch St. Luke's · Nelson33 reviews George Frideric Handel, Alessandro Scarlatti, ... Sony, 1992 Great CD! This is a great cd that shows Kathleen Battle's true musical ability, as well as that of Wynton Marsalis! I highly recommend this to any lover of classical music!             Sacred Treasures III: Choral Masterworks from Russia and Beyond18 reviews Anonymous, Sergey Rachmaninov, ... Hearts of Space, 2000 More Divine Beauty and Peace! I am the producer of this CD and also of the first CD in the Sacred Treasures series called "SACRED TREASURES: Choral Masterworks From Russia" as well as "SACRED TREASURES IV: Quiet Prayers", "SACRED TREASURES V: From a Russian Cathedral, and "CELTIC TWILIGHT 7: Sacred Spirit". In each case, my intention was to bring together the very best performances of exceptionally beautiful, slow and ...             Greatest Hits HANDEL ~ Water Music, Largo, etc..6 reviews George Frideric Handel, Raymond Leppard, ... Sony, 1994 All Handel's Greatest Hits are not created equal. Nothing else tops this unusually gorgeous rendering. Leppard's is the finest conducting of Handel to this reviewers ears. Especially the Xerxes Largo and the Watermusic Hornpipes and Fireworks Oveurture tempi, legato and orchestration is full of warmth and energy. A true chiara scuro interpretation. Fabulous!!!!             The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin [Box Set]21 reviews Scott Joplin, Scott and Daniels, Charles N. Joplin, ... Compendia, 1997 Great Deal on Great Music We love this collection and it came at such a reasonable price. Our ten month old also seems to enjoy it, especially "Maple Leaf Rag".             Strauss: The Best of Vienna9 reviews Johann II [Junior] Strauss, Johann II and Josef Strauss, ... Deutsche Grammophon, 1999 wonderful These CD's were wonderful. When I drive in the Sierra Nevada mountians I want something peaceful but not boring. I love, love, love it.             Tuscany91 reviews Anonymous, Andre / Rieu, Jean-Philippe Rieu, ... Denon Records, 2004 Tuscany what a wonderful dvd. the show and music was great. so much work that went into it, with all the scenes of the country side.             Hallelujah: 35 Great Choruses3 reviews Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ... Sparrow, 2004 lovely works... Excellent selections... my favorite is the Sanctus by Gounod. The music seems to build in the blood... the organ being the heartbeat. If you turn the volume up just right... a memorable experience. Beautiful!             William Tell & Other Favorite Overtures10 reviews Franz von Suppe, Daniel-Francois-Esprit Auber, ... Telarc, 1990 A Showcase Recording. In the early 80s, I put together a stereo system that I was quite proud of. A compact disc player was part of the system. The technology was new at the time and quite impressive. The biggest problem was finding programming material that took full advantage of the CD player capabilities. That's when I found Telarc Records. They specialized in turning out digitally recorded CDs with appeal for ...             Gilbert & Sullivan - Highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeomen of the ...7 reviews Nicholas Folwell, Arthur Sullivan, ... Telarc, 1996 The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan At the end of the 19th century (1870's, 80's and 90's) the compatible duo of librettist and composer Gilbert and Sullivan popularized the pre-Broadway entertainment of Savoy opera. These were light operas or operettas whose content was satire and comedy, full of bouncy melodies and beautiful singing, highly entertaining theatrical works staged at London's Savoy theatre. Gilbert and Sullivan did ...             Wynton Marsalis - Baroque Music for Trumpet4 reviews Johann Friedrich Fasch, George Frederick Handel, ... Sony, 1990 Amazing talent Without doubt, the birthday ode to Queen Anne (Eternal Source of Light Divine) is one of the loveliest pieces ever. Couple that with two of the most accomplished talents in the world, you have a near spiritual moment. Even those with even a passing interest in the classics will find this a stirring expierence. this is true candy for the ear and food for the soul.              search for classical music anthony, baroque, beethoven, brightman, choruses, classics, complete, contemplation, essential, favorite, fiedler, greatest, hallelujah, heavensong, highlights, hildegard, kathleen, marsalis, masterworks, mendelssohn, overtures, penzance, pinafore, pirates, sing-along, strauss, sullivan, symphonies, treasures, tuscany classical music:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Common Birds of Coastal Georgia: Identification and Photographs of 103 ... home  impressum - about us