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Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces

16 reviews
Fritz Dolezal, Franklin Cohen, ...

Decca, 2001

Pretty good
I am not much into classical music.. Read about Mozart and wanted to make sure I listen to one of the all time classics. Though I may not be qualified enough to review a classic, On a whole it was a pleasant experience for me and a good add on to my car, especially when alone.. The quality of the CD content was good too..!! 4/5

Pavarotti's Greatest Hits

10 reviews
Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, ...

Decca, 2007

"Ultimate Essential Greatest Hits ... Pavarotti ... Decca Records (2007)"
Decca Records presents "PAVAROTTI''S GREATEST HITS" --- Pavarotti was an Italian tenor in opera music, who crossed into popular music and became one of the most beloved vocal performers --- Known for his televised concerts, media appearances and as one of The Three Tenors --- This album features the cream of the crop with one of the greatest tenors ever inclusively with operatic performances --- ...

Works of Igor Stravinsky

14 reviews
Donald Gramm, Howard Chitjian, ...

Sony Classics, 2007

The Bargain of 2007
I consider this release\compilation to be the greatest classical bargain of 2007-a year of many complete issues such as Bach and Mozart on Brilliant classics(before 07). Stravinsky is the conductor for almost all the performances with the CBS orchestra and, though recorded in the early to late 60's, the sound is spectacular. I am listening to disc 1(for the tenth time) and still love the ...

25 Mozart Favorites

19 reviews
John Sant'Ambrogio, George Silfies, ...

Vox (Classical), 1996

Super!
This CD is brand new and -- YAY -- didn't arrive with cracks in the case! Very happy with this purchase.

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection

95 reviews
Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Caddick, ...

Decca Broadway, 1999

a must have classic
If you like Andrew L. Weber musicals, this CD has the "greatest hits" collection. And Sarah Brightman has an ethereal, voice perfectly suited for these pieces. You won't be disappointed.

The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II

10 reviews
Yehudi Menuhin, Jacqueline Du Pre, ...

EMI Classics, 2003

A must buy for the non-snobbish classical music fan.
I bought Vol. 1 of this series and was quite satisfied, but I have to say I'm more than satisfied with this one. If you can just mellow out and enjoy some great pieces, you'll love this CD. #15 on Disc 2 is almost worth the price alone!

The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!

83 reviews
Johann Sebastian Bach, Léo Delibes, ...

Angel Records, 1999

Does what it set out to do, very well
So i'm a classical music veteran, someone who prefers to collect a complete work, rather than classical compilations. I probably would not have listened to this album at all if my dad didnt buy it for me as a gift. By now, i own the complete works that over half of the excepts on this disc come from. I am a purist if ever there was one. That said, i totally adore this set because i have ...

Mozart Edition: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)

74 reviews
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bruce Abel, ...

Brilliant Classics, 2005

The best Così fan tutte on disc
In is hard to justify spending $120 for one opera, but if you do buy this Mozart box set you will be rewarded by a delightful Così fan tutte. This live recording succeeds primarily because of the deft baton of Sigiswald Kuijken. He sets what invariably seems to be the perfect tempo and then lets the singers run with it. He allows a gentle rallentando when sections of music change, but otherwise ...

Sarah Brightman Classics

146 reviews
Sarah Brightman, Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, ...

Angel Records, 2002

Ahh Sarah!
Is there a better singer in the world? I don't think so, but in any case, this new album from the now very svelte and very georgeous Sarah Brightman is superb. The power, the control, the clarity is all there. This experienced vocalist is the definition of a world class diva. The proof of it all is the fact that her fans, of which I am one, could listen to her for days on end without getting ...

Mozart - Requiem / Augér, Bartoli, Cole, Pape, Wiener Phil., Solti

20 reviews
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Georg Solti, ...

Decca, 1992

Best recording of Mozart's Requiem
Near the end of Solti's illustrious career, I believe that Solti had developed an unparalleled understanding of Mozart's music that allowed him to bring musical and dramatic perfection to his works. While Solti's earlier recordings show a conductor who heavy handedly conducted Mozart as if it were Wagner, the later recordings (especially those after the births of his daughter Claudia and ...

Simply the Best Classical Anthems

7 reviews
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Erato, 2000

Great Sampler!
This is a good sampler, since it covers what you would want in a classical music CD. Looking at the tracks, it has the classic hits, such as "Ride of the Valkyries," "Toccata and Fugue," "Fanfare for the Common Man," "'Jupiter' from `The Planets,'" "Eine Klein Nachtmusik," and "Hallelujah Chorus." There are also some new pieces that I have fallen in love with, such as "The Young Person's Guide ...

Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias / Myung-Whun Chung

125 reviews
George Frideric Handel, Giulio Caccini, ...

Philips, 1999

Beautiful music
This is my second copy of this CD, I burned the first one out!! Andrea Bocelli has a very gorgeous voice that is a gift from above. His voice is not affected or braggadoccio but naturally magnificent. I could and do start my day listening to this spiritually uplifting CD almost everyday. It is a wonderful way to get off to a pleasant peaceful start, but also a nice way to come home in the ...

Britten: War Requiem

6 reviews
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Benjamin Britten, ...

Decca, 2006

Great music, great recording
The review from OperaOnline is piffle. Britten's War Requiem is a great and moving piece of music, a masterpiece, full of wonderful melody which lodges in the mind as much as anything by Puccini or Rachmaninov. As performed here by the composer and his original forces (more or less- Vishnevskaya was not allowed to travel to Britain for the premiere) it is a set for every true music lover to ...

Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9

24 reviews
Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

Telarc, 1990

French Choral Classics
This disk has set the standard for performing the settings of the Requiem mass by two great French masters, Gabriel Faure and Maurice Durufle. The Faure setting is an intimate one with occasional moments of tempestuousness. This particular recording features the more heavily orchestrated edition (for an excellent chamber version see the Cambridge Singers under John Rutter). Put in seven parts, ...

The Premiere Collection: The Best Of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Original Cast Compilation)

20 reviews
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barbara Dickson, ...

Mca, 1990

The Premiere Collection
My sister had this and it got destroyed. She wanted an other, This was the only place I have found it!! Very hard to find! I have been to every music store in my area. She loved it!! And was so happy to have it again. Anyone who loves Andrew Lloyd Webber will love this. As it has many songs from some of his most famous plays with the original cast. Great item.

Mozart: Requiem / McNair, Watkinson, Araiza, Lloyd; Marriner

29 reviews
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, ...

Philips, 1991

The Great Middle-of-the-Road Version
This a wonderful recording for those who want to get a THE recording of Mozart's Requiem. Marriner doesn't try to elevate the authentic Mozart movements from Sussmayr's, and so the feel is very balanced. Unlike many other versions/recordings, this one is especially geared toward making the work feel mainstream. It works wonderfully. One small complaint: Robert Lloyd's bass is a tad sluggish in ...

Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem]

27 reviews
Johannes Brahms, Otto Klemperer, ...

EMI Classics, 1999

Real Brahms
He understand Brahms and the performances are superb. Buy this recording and you will be very happy.

Josquin Desprez: Motets & Chansons

15 reviews
Josquin Desprez, Paul Hillier, ...

EMI Classics, 1997

Splendid
Other reviewers have pretty much said it all-- all I can add is-- if you don't like James's voice, then don't listen to Hilliard. David James is to the Hilliard Ensemble what The Edge is to U2. ;)

Karajan 100th - Volume 2, Opera and Vocals

4 reviews
Erich Kunz, Boris Christoff, ...

EMI Classics, 2008

Priceless... at a very low price
Most people considering this set are probably already familiar with Karajan's work and probably already own quite a few of his EMI recordings. Therefore, there really is no need for me to get into depth with regards to the quality of the Karajan's work or the recordings. It is at a bare minimum, satisfactory; in most cases excellent. The real issue here is is it worth spending the money for ...

BRAHMS: Edition - Complete Works

1 review
Bo Skovhus, Gunther Leib, ...

Brilliant Classics, 2008

Good budget set.
Alright, I'll admit upfront that I haven't gotten through this entire set yet (or even close to it) but I've sampled enough to where I feel I'm able to give a good opinion. Orchestral music: Inconsistent. The Violin Concerto is the worst of the bunch, with slow tempi and a soloist who takes irritating artificial pauses (ands make it sound like she's barely able to play the piece). The first ...

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