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25 reviews
Georges Bizet, Alfredo Catalani, ...

EMI Classics, 1994

Great for kids!
I'm generally not a fan of music "samplers," but opera can be tough to introduce to children. And hey--even adults played cards, ate, and talked through the recitative sections of the early operas while they waited for the next aria! So I feel that getting kids hooked on opera through great arias probably can't hurt (the next 10 years or so will determine whether I'm right or not). My 4-year-old ...

Tannhauser

4 reviews
Heinz Feldhoff, Gwyneth Jones

Deutsche Grammophon, 2008

Captures the spirit of Bayreuth
There are many videos of Bayreuth performances, but this was the first. For that reason alone, it's worth watching; fortunately it isn't the only reason. Unlike later recordings, this one includes curtain calls. I think this was an excellent decision, since it evokes the thrill of being part of a Bayreuth audience. Only in Bayreuth will an audience remain absolutely silent until the last note ...

Rapture: Opera's Most Heavenly Moments

15 reviews
Rapture-Opera's Most Heavenly Moments

Deutsche Grammophon, 2002

Heavenly music
This is a wonderful background for any tension realeasing activity, like reading a book. So glad I purchased it.

Mozart for Relaxation

6 reviews
Richard Stoltzman, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ...

RCA, 1999

A Musical Tranquilizer
This is a terrific collection of many of Mozart's best known and most beloved pieces. You will probably recognize many of the melodies - and with this CD, of course, you'll learn their names. This CD is really aptly named - it is a very 'relaxing' collection of beautiful music. One reviewer said that its great for the car - but also after that long, grinding day at work - you know, the kind ...

Mozart - Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) / Keenlyside, Roschmann, Hartmann, Damrau, Selig, Allen, Sir Colin ...

35 reviews
Mozart, Simon Keenlyside

BBC / Opus Arte, 2003

It All Works Together on this Disk
Like all works of art, opera is the sum of its parts. Opera joins music, both sung and played, acting, both physical and verbal, costumes, settings, and lighting. A video disk of an opera adds camera work and editing. What I found remarkable about this disk is that the total is greater than the sum of its parts. Yes, there is fine singing and playing. The acting is expressive and ...

Mozart for Meditation

11 reviews
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Colin Davis, ...

Philips, 1995

Excellent for Massage!
I'm a licensed massage therapist, and I absolutely adore using this CD during my sessions! It's a great alternative to the new age-y music styles that are so pervasive in the relaxation music scene -- my clients find this CD soothing & relaxing, and not at all "weird". This music suports a "relaxed but focused" atmosphere -- it serves as excellent white noise in the lobby area, and I even use ...

Mozart: Violin Concertos

25 reviews
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Raymond Leppard, ...

Philips, 1993

Just Sparkles
This is one of the recordings I recommend when people tell me they're starting a music collection and want to know what some foundation CDs are. The work presented here is clean, crisp, and strictly Mozart in every sense. These works sparkle under Grumiaux expertise, and the LSO (with Davis at the podium) provides an well-balanced accompaniment. There is something in Grumiaux's tone that other ...

Mozart - Die Zauberflote [Blu-ray]

2 reviews
Simon Keenlyside, Dorothea Röschmann

BBC / Opus Arte, 2008

A must have
This rendition of the opera is delightfull. The video is excellent and the sound is amazing. The performance in general is a masterpiece, the Queen of the night performance is a tour de force. Papagino is delightful, funny without being overdone and with great vocal presence. This is truly a remarkable piece both the video and the performing perspectives. Can't wait for more!

Beethoven: The Complete Piano Concertos
Ludwig van Beethoven, Colin Davis, ...

EMI Classics, 2008

There are few living pianists so well-known and with such legendary status as Evgeny Kissin. A former child prodigy, Kissin came to international attention in March 1984 when, at the age of twelve, he performed Chopin's Piano Concertos 1 & 2 with the Moscow State Philharmonic. Since then he has gone on to win countless prizes and plaudits. He now brings his considerable talents to Beethoven's five magnificent piano concertos, recording them for ...

Mozart for Your Mind

8 reviews
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Colin Davis, ...

Philips, 1995

Wonderful Selection of not as famous but good works!
The two works on this CD that are most known are The Magic Flute Overture, which is filled with brilliance from measure one to the end, and the opening piece to the movie Amadeus, the G Minor Symphony. These two pieces are superb but just because they are more known, doesn't mean they are better than the rest of the works on this CD. The Sonata in D Major for two pianos is incredibly ...

Berlioz - La Damnation de Faust / Veasey, Gedda, Bastin, van Allan, LSO, C. Davis

6 reviews
Hector Berlioz, Sir Colin Davis, ...

Philips, 2001

GOETHE DID NOT COMMENT
Colin Davis probably did as much as any musician since the war to establish Berlioz as a central musical classic. This set is the earlier of his versions of Faust. In terms of recorded tone and quality it is good, but needs a little management to be heard to best effect. Right at the start Faust may seem just a bit remote, so you will be tempted to turn up the volume, only to think better of that ...

Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit

8 reviews
Julian Lloyd Webber, Kenneth Heath, ...

Philips, 1996

Tchaikovsky's Dreamier Music: A Soothing Album
"Set your Life to Classical Music" is a fine album series that feature beautiful classical music for background music of any occasion- weddings, barbecues, breakfast, beauty sleep, bathtime, reading a book, romantic dinner, massages you name it. And indeed many classical pieces are perfectly therapeutic sessions in themselves. This album features the more intimate-sounding, soulful, sweet and ...

Essential Verdi - 40 of His Greatest Masterpieces (2 CD Set)

4 reviews
Giuseppe Verdi, Alberto Erede, ...

Decca, 2001

Just Stunning!
In my opinion this recording is stunning. I am not usually a fan of compilations in classical music, as they're usually watered down representations made under the presumption that the listener would find the full-blown version intimidating or boring. This one, however, is not only an exception in my view, but a recording that deserves a high place of honor in every serious listener's ...

Beethoven at Bedtime: A Gentle Prelude to Sleep

16 reviews
Ludwig van Beethoven, Colin Davis, ...

Philips, 1995

musical morphine
this album will definately put you out unless youre manic or all cranked up or something.but why go to sleep? youd miss out on a bunch of beethovens most beautiful music ever written.and being as how hes only the second of 7 musical geniuses ever,no true music lover can be without this many spleandored collection.its got all the great slow songs beethoven did on it like the "moonlight sonata" ...

Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2

13 reviews
Franz Joseph Haydn, Colin Davis, ...

Philips, 1994

Haydn's London Symphonies
I have been listening to many of Haydn's earlier symphonies on the ongoing cycle of the complete series on Naxos. But for the final set of twelve, Haydn's masterpieces in the form, I wanted Sir Colin Davis conducting the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Davis has recorded the twelve London symphonies on two mid-priced Phillips "duo" CDs. The performances are outstanding and filled with ...

Essential Beethoven

6 reviews
Hans Sotin, Martti Talvela, ...

Decca, 2001

Wonderful selections
My kids and I have really enjoyed this CD. This is a great collection of music with high quality performances.

Beethoven: Greatest Hits

2 reviews
Ludwig van Beethoven, Colin Davis, ...

Sony, 1994

DON'T HESITATE TO BUY THIS CD
What can I say other than this is a great CD. Beethoven was a master and his music will live forever. Altough I don't like every single symphony he composed, I love all the pieces on this album. These selections have "fire and passion," and I listen to them over and over again. Enjoy!!

Puccini and Pasta: A Romantic Italian Feast for Your Ears

6 reviews
Håkan Hagegård, Giacomo Puccini, ...

Philips, 1996

A great introduction to Puccini
This disc exposed me to the wonderful world of Puccini's melodious opera. It piqued my interest and turned me into a Puccini lover. Listening to full opera recordings has only solidified that love.

Vaughan Williams: The Collector's Edition

5 reviews
Benjamin Luxon, Brian Etheridge, ...

EMI Classics, 2008

Great Value, Fine Performances
For lovers of Ralph Vaughan Williams' music, the prospect of obtaining most of his works on 30 CDs for $50 or less should be irresistible. It's a great way to fill in the gaps in your collection, or to become acquainted with RVW's less familiar works. Among the highlights of this box are the Serenade to Music and the Pilgrim's Progress (both conducted by Adrian Boult), Partita for Double String ...

Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1

16 reviews
Franz Joseph Haydn, Colin Davis, ...

Philips, 1994

Haydn's London Symphonies
Haydn's twelve London Symphonies represent the culmination of Haydn's long and slow development as a symphonist. They remain among the greatest most varied set of symphonies ever written. Haydn composed them in two sets of six, for two lengthy trips to London in 1791 --1792 and 1794 -- 1795. The symphonies have been recorded in their entirety by many conductors, including Beecham, ...

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