Bach: Greatest Hits
For someone who knows little about Bach and wants to learn something, you couldn't do better than to give them this CD. Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra give their signature warm, plush sound to the work of the great Johann Sebastian Bach, making him sound very nearly like a Romantic rather than a baroque or classical composer. This is not a bad thing--some complain that Bach, with his mathematical leanings, leaves them cold. That ... Regular Price : $9.98
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Brouwer: GUITAR Music Vol. 1
Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1939, Leo Brouwer has written some of the most diverse music for any instrument during the last 60 years. You can hear his Cuban background in the dynamic Afro-Cuban strains of his work. And of course, as in all guitar music, there's a rich Spanish element (in fact, one of Brouwer's guitar teachers studied under a pupil of Francisco Tárrega). But on top of that there's this interesting undercurrent of American ... Regular Price : $7.98
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Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos.1 & 2
I suppose if I had to choose a single recording coupling both of Chopin's concertos, it would be this one. Perahia is a sensitive, extremely persuasive artist who understands his own particular gifts better than anyone. He's not a muscle-bound virtuoso by any means--neither was Chopin, for that matter. All of Perahia's interpretations are finely graded, carefully prepared, and sensitive to the music's every nuance, but they never sound stiff or studied. In fact, his natural eloquence ... Regular Price : $11.98
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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
While it may not be the most rewarding way to approach this music in the long run, having four star violinists dish up a season apiece is a lot of fun, especially if you're interested in comparing styles and sounds. Mintz is bright and wiry; Perlman rich, brilliant and intense; Zukerman dark and suave; and Stern has that marvelous, warm, 'old-school' sound with an almost vocal vibrato. And the violins of the Israel Philharmonic? They ... Regular Price : $16.98
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Prokofiev, Shostakovich: Violin Concertos no 1 / Rostropovich, Vengerov
With his brilliant tone, flawlessly centered intonation, jaw-dropping technique, and exquisitely beautiful phrasing, Maxim Vengerov is ideal in this repertory. His sparkling account of the Prokofiev conveys the music's mercurial shifts of color and mood with great élan, and turns wonderfully evocative in the ethereal pages. The interpretation of the Shostakovich is equally fine--strongly characterized and imaginative, haunting in its beauty. The young soloist is ably partnered by Mstislav Rostropovich, who draws some remarkably fine ... Regular Price : $16.98
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Masters Of Classical Music, Vols. 1-10
When I bought this, I was shopping for one or two discs that I could use to introduce myself to classical music. A genre that was completely lacking in my music library. I found this collection and it's wonderful price, and bought it on the spot. I'm so glad I did! It is an instant collection.
This set includes 10 composers. So far, just by listening to this I can fially tell who's ... Regular Price : $26.98
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25 Piano Favorites
This CD is one of my favorites because it has a variety of classical songs played on my favorite instrument--the piano. If you enjoy classical music, you will like this CD. The best song on the CD is the finale--Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin. This song is played by an orchestra with the piano featured. This CD may not have famous artists on the cover, but it is truly an experience you don't want to miss.
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25 Baroque Favorites
The Baroque period (1600-1750) was one of the most important in the history of music because many of our modern musical forms come from this time. The baroque style is diverse, including such elements as contrast and a deep emotionalism. Although orchestras perform the songs, many individual instruments are highlighted. The baroque composers especially loved strings, the trumpet, and the oboe. The songs range from the vibrant and the lively to the slow and the sad. I have found this ... Regular Price : $
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25 Mozart Favorites
The music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world's most acclaimed and brilliant composers, is undeniably essential in anyone's library of classical music. '25 Mozart Favorites' is a wonderful collection to start with. Not only does it include the basic necessities, but the choice and flow of the movements is perfect. Another quality of this collection is that it doesn't exploit his music and give buyers the idea that if you play ... Regular Price : $
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