classical music: robert     classical music:       The Joy of Christmas27 reviews John Francis Wade, Anonymous, ... Sony, 1997 Absolutely the best Christmas album ever! I think I have already reviewed this item but Amazon has asked me for another. I can not recommend this Christmas album enough. We had it in my family when I was growing up and it was usually the record we chose to play when decorating the tree and opening gifts on Christmas morning. The arrangements are beyond compare. My favorites are the upbeat "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful" and the less ...             A Robert Shaw Christmas - Angels on High22 reviews Charles Sprawls, William Bland, ... Telarc, 1997 Inspiring Christmas music This is some of the most beautiful Christmas music I own. It is all sung a cappella, proving that the human voice is as good as any instrument in conveying the message and spirit of the carols. I purchased it because I liked the Robert Shaw Chorale's Christmas albums, but to me this later group of singers sounds just as inspiring. This CD has the advantage of more modern recording techniques ...             Classical Christmas4 reviews Lumiere String Quartet, Johann Sebastian Bach, ... Lumiere Records, 2006 An Honest Review I loved this CD!!! I used all but 5 songs from it for the prelude music for my December 23rd wedding! The quality of musicians and recording is incredible! I would without hesitation encourage all who are looking for an instrumental Christmas CD - to purchase THIS ONE - you will not be disappointed!             Romance of the Violin74 reviews Joshua Bell, Giacomo Puccini, ... Sony, 2003 Simply wonderful listening This is one I could listen to over and over again. Skillfully and beautifully done with great selections             A Festival Of Carols / Robert Shaw Chorale16 reviews Robert Shaw, John Henry, Jr. Hopkins, ... RCA, 1990 The quintessential Christmas recording This recording seems to elicit universal and heartfelt praise. Who am I to dispute that? The performance is terrific, just as described by the other Amazon reviewers, no doubt about it. However, I do have one bone to pick with this recording. There just isn't enough of it. With material as good as this, that is a real loss!             Christmas Adagios13 reviews Gerald Finley, Adolphe Adam, ... Decca, 2001 Christmas Adagios This is the BEST Christmas collection that I have ever heard. I would like to purchase 15 more to give as gifts this year; however, it appears that Decca is out of stock or no longer releasing it. HELP!!             Romanza317 reviews Andrea Bocelli Philips, 1997 Fabulous! He is one of the "great voices" of our modern era, and this romantic album is superbly representative of his emotional genius in singing. Anna Marie Fritz, author of "Funny Feline Fotos" and other Amazon.com books.             The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas36 reviews Adolphe Adam, Robert Allen, ... Time Life Records, 2001 Another wonderful Time Life Christmas treasure trove As with the first Christmas CD that I reviewed, which technically goes hand in hand with this particular Christmas CD (originally they were sold as a set), I must say that this one is just as amazing as the other one. As I said, these are the original songs by the original artists and the sounds are top notch. Burl Ives was a local son from my hometown area and many of us will remember him as ...             The Baroque Christmas Album1 review Johann Sebastian Bach, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, ... Archiv Produktion, 2005 5-PLUS Stars There are not many things in life that I would describe as just Gorgeous -- but this album is definitely one of them. The selections, the arrangements, the production quality, all are clean, yet lush -- simultaneously light and rich. The effect is wonderful. This may not appeal to hardest-core periodists, but for beautiful music lovingly performed, the album is very hard to beat. Not only ...             Songs of Angels - Christmas Hymns and Carols28 reviews Robert Shaw Chamber Singers Telarc, 1994 All-Time Christmas Best! This is easily my all-time favorite Christmas collection. There are other excellent choir albums, of course, but the Robert Shaw Chorale is the finest in every way, and inclusion of the (rarely performed) Boar's Head song puts this one at the top. EVERYONE who likes traditional Christmas music should own this album.             The World's Favorite Piano Music20 reviews Van Cliburn RCA, 1992 The most beautiful piano music We recently obtained a piano and I wanted to listen to some quality piano music. This CD is utterly beautiful . . . relaxing, yet inspiring. Never dull! It's also nice to learn the names of the melodies that have been familiar for so many years. Buy this CD!             Christmas Album: Original Masters6 reviews Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Hermann Prey, ... Deutsche Grammophon, 2003 Classic Christmas / holiday performances This set is a truly amazing find! Vintage 1950's and 1960's German performances of Christmas and traditional holiday music. This contains an awesome range of artists, from Maria Stader, Fritz Wunderlich and Herman Prey, Gundula Janowitz, Irmgard Seefried, to Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, with music ranging from excerpts from Handel's Messiah to traditional christmas carols. Instrumental and choral ...             A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert18 reviews Anthony Falanga, Felix Bernard, ... Sony, 1992 uplifting I saw this broadcast in 1991 or 1992 and have it on video. My only regret is that the concert is not available as a DVD, because the wonder is as much in the impassioned and dramatic 'conversations' between the three stars as in the sounds they produce. Still, until then, this is unforgettable stuff.             Let Yourself Go80 reviews Kristin Chenoweth, Jule Styne, ... Sony, 2001 amazing breadth Kristen is a complicated person. She is attractive, gifted and a sense of humor no to be met. This album showcases all those attributes. It is beautiful and humerous.I can't wait to hear more of her in years to come.Her potential is unlimited. I would like to see a few more pop classics from her. This album you can play over and over and not get bored.A++++             Eric Whitacre: Cloudburst and Other Choral Works43 reviews Eric Whitacre, Polyphony, ... Hyperion UK, 2006 Glory all around What a gorgeous recording this is! The beauty of this music is absolutely stunning, like hearing music for the first time. It's really hard to believe that Whitacre is only 35--the degree of spirituality and depth of feeling here seems the product of a lifetime. And unlike many choral composers, he is not a one-trick pony. Every aspect of every composition is distinctive, even as it is always ...             The Most Soothing Lullabies In The Universe14 reviews Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ... Denon Records, 2004 Great soothing music! The greatest soothing music for my 20 month old son and my 4 year old nephew to fall asleep. We use it so much that I had to buy a new cd and so had my sister. I give it as gifts and all the children have loved the music. The Most Soothing Lullabies In The Universe             The Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever!16 reviews Isaac Albeniz, Johann Sebastian Bach, ... EMI Classics, 2001 Relaxing Music Suited For Today's Busy Lifestyles "A vast and tender calm Seems to descend from the sky Lit by the moon This is the exquisite hour" ~ Paul Verlaine ~ The above quote is taken from a poem by 19th Century Fench poet Paul Verlaine titled "La Bonne Chanson No. 6." His words fittingly describe the ambience of this classical album which promises unruffled musical moments just perfect for unwinding and relaxing, or when you're ...             Magic of Christmas12 reviews Natalie Cole Roadrunner Records, 1999 Well Worth the Money I just want to express how satified I am with this CD. The music was great. I'd recommend to any body who loves Christmas music like I do. Keep up the good work on your excellent service!             Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies92 reviews 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 buying #1 for a baby shower gift. My friend is not particularly "into" classical music but she laughed a good bit listening to our ...             A Christmas Celebration: Kathleen Battle23 reviews Kathleen Battle, traditional/various, ... EMI Classics, 1990 A Christmas Album that Still Glows It has been almost twenty years since this CD was created and yet it remains at the top of the list of a large number of music admirers. Kathleen Battle was in her prime when this recording was made - her voice seemingly effortlessly produced with a beautiful range that was as comfortable in the music of Bach as in contemporary jazz. This collaboration with Leonard Slatkin conducting the ...              search for classical music adagios, angels, baroque, beethoven, carnegie, carols, celebration, chorale, christmas, classical, cloudburst, concert, favorite, festival, kathleen, lullabies, masters, original, relaxing, robert, romance, romanza, soothing, symphonies, time-life, treasury, universe, violin, whitacre, yourself 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 electronics: Panasonic DVD-RAM 4.7GB single-sided DVD-RAM discs 10-pack home  impressum - about us