Sacred Treasures III: Choral Masterworks From Russia and Beyond
What could be more sublime than a wall of dark, rotund Russian voices shimmering against the rising, ornate walls of a great cathedral? Not much, and this compilation of absolutely magnificent music proves it. The label Hearts of Space returns on this third choral collection to the ominous Slavic chant of their first choral album, Sacred Treasures I, which gathered together recordings of stunning Bulgarian and Russian choirs portraying the sacred works of Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, and ... Regular Price : $16.98
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Sacred Treasures: Choral Masterworks from Russia
Although this collection intends to transport the soul, it has a tremendously potent low-end depth to it that earns high marks indeed in the worlds of vocal and liturgical music. Dmitri Bortniansky's 'Hymn of the Cherubim' is performed with a gracefulness that gets a warming fatness from the production, as does Alexander Gretchaninov's 'I Have Chosen the Blissful,' which travels with a ringing resonance. In a year of fine choral works--check out Sequentia's Hildegard cycle box, 900 ... Regular Price : $16.98
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Essential Bach
It is not possible to fit 36 Bach masterpieces on two CDs, so what Essential Bach does is present individual movements from across a range of the composer's work. The anthology is clearly aimed at the newcomer, and the absence of booklet notes to put the music in context is disappointing. We are only given titles, performers, and what films the extracts have been featured in, from Rollerball to The English Patient. On the plus side, ... Regular Price : $17.98
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Gabriel Fauré: Requiem and other choral music
John Rutter's groundbreaking research and subsequent performing edition of Fauré's beloved Requiem has enabled us to hear the work as the composer originally intended. His first version of the piece included only a chamber orchestra with lower strings, harp, timpani, and organ. Four years later, Fauré added two movements and slightly expanded the orchestration. This is the version that Rutter and his inimitable Cambridge Singers perform here-- and it's a glorious revelation, ... Regular Price : $16.00
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The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection
Sarah Brightman's career was launched by her success in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, so it's no surprise to hear the soprano paying homage to the composer on this disc. Really a Brightman best-of, the album includes the Phantom theme (a duet with Michael Crawford), the light-opera fare of 'Chanson D'enfance' from Aspects of Love, 'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina' from Evita, and numerous other Lloyd Webber classics. Throughout, Brightman's diminutive voice lends a fragility ... Regular Price : $18.98
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Yo-Yo Ma - Simply Baroque ~ Bach & Boccherini / ABO, Koopman
It was only a matter of time before the remarkable Yo-Yo Ma went along with the tide and dipped his talent into the so-called authentic instrument movement. On this recital, abetted by Ton Koopman--one of the most respected names in early-music practice--Ma plays Bach and Boccherini. The Bach are all transcriptions and very fine ones, indeed--the alto aria 'Erbarme Dich' from the St. Matthew Passion; the equally famous 'Air on a G ... Regular Price : $17.98
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The Complete Wedding Album
In my search for music for my daughter's wedding, this CD was one of my favorites. The selections ranged from classical to more modern selections. The music in these CD's is organized by types of ensembles and suggestions are given for appropriate placement in your wedding ceremony.
For Thy Pleasure
This is quite the collection of Baroque compositions played and recorded superbly by this quitar quartet.
From such exquisite works such as parts of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 to Handel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, they pull the transposition to strings with dignity and quality of the music.
The Monteverdianna piece is superb in its chamber quality, touched by its would seem court jester type style. It is delightful in its upbeat transitions. The Telemann work ... Regular Price : $15.98
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David Russell Plays Bach
David Russell is a great guitarist, and this CD handsomely showcases his affinity for Bach. Without leaning toward Romanticism, Russell gets to the emotional content of the pieces, lingering nicely, for example, on the warmth of the lengthy Chaconne from the Partita No. 2. It would be easy to get bored with the sound of a solo guitar after an hour, but Russell won't permit it--sometimes his tone glistens, sometimes it caresses, always ... Regular Price : $17.98
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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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