Romantic Melodies

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Composer Chip Davis projects the image of a sentimental, amiable fellow. And his easy-listening instrumental pop music (embellished with lite-classical accents), made famous by his bestselling Mannheim Steamroller Christmas recordings, closely mirrors those qualities. On Romantic Melodies, Davis (with periodic contributions from the London Symphony) creates a subdued disc that meanders for 52 minutes in search of a spark that never ignites. Davis's low-key melodies are pleasant enough, but in most cases, they're too simplistic to achieve much emotional depth. "Dancin' in the Living Room," for example, a tepid, sax-based attempt to capture the romantic charms of everyday life, sounds like something hatched by your cousin's wedding-reception band.

Things improve on the disc's second half with such tracks as "Chakra 4" (with its David Arkenstone-like rhythmic sheen) and the classical-flavored "Seven Stars of the Big Dipper." For romance, though, you could do better seeking out early releases from pianist Jim Brickman such as No Words, By Heart, and Picture This. --Terry Wood

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Romantic Melodies

Romantic Melodies
Romance of the Violin
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Romance of the Violin
Claude Debussy , Fryderyk Chopin , Camille Saint-Saens , Franz Schubert , Vincenzo Bellini , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Christoph Willibald Gluck , Alexander Borodin , Antonin Dvorak , Claudio Monteverdi , Jules Massenet , Robert Schumann , Michael Stern , Craig Ogden , Gregory Knowles , John Constable , Jacob Heringman , and Stephen Orton
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000DG06L
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

  1. O mio babbino caro (from 'Gianni Schicchi')
  2. The Girl With Flaxen Hair (from Preludes, Book I; La fille aux cheveux delin: Prelude for Piano L 117/8)
  3. Nocturne in C sharp minor (Op Post)
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  6. Casta Diva (from 'Norma')
  7. Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major K. 467
  8. Nocturne from Quartet for Strings No. 2 in D Major: 3rd movement
  9. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (from 'Orfeo ed Euridice')
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  12. Elegie (Elegie 'O doux printemps d'autrefois' for voice and piano)
  13. Traumerei ('Kinderszenen' for piano, Op 15, No. 7 'Dreaming')

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Every track on this CD contains a beautiful melody, many of them easily recognizable, all of them exuding tranquility. "O mio babbino caro" from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi opens the disc, with Bell delicately accompanied by a harp and spinning the long melody with great sensitivity. Bellini's "Casta diva" from Norma lives up to its reputation as the epitome of bel canto in Bell's hands; his violin sings. The middle movement of Mozart's 21st Piano Concerto takes well to the violin, and Debussy's "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair" is played with great warmth and sensuality. It would be easy to turn a recital like this into treacle, but Bell is wise enough to realize that the music is already sweet enough and he plays with great reserve and a minimum of sentimental slides. The light accompaniments always support, with woodwinds prominent but used with grace. This CD, in short, is a beauty: a fine gift, a lovely mood setter. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Romance of the Violin.......2007-07-16

While it's not my very favorite Joshua Bell CD, this is a pleasure to listen to!

4 out of 5 stars End of the Day.......2007-06-08

I am a Joshua Bell fan, and this album is the one that I enjoy with my dessert, it calms me at the end of the day, and makes me think of my 6 year old granddaughter's visit. She has to have music on during meals at her home. Usually it is some kid stuff, but I do not have anything like she has at home, so I chose to play Joshua Bell during our dinner. When I placed the dessert before her, she looked up at me and said: "This music is so beautiful, I want to play the violin just like that". What more could I say.
He is inspiring, and she is right. This album is beautiful.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2007-05-30

I play this for my grandson to nap by. It is so relaxing and wonderful!

5 out of 5 stars Over and over and over...........2007-05-17

That's how I want to play this CD! It's a wonderful line-up of rich, mellow, captivating compositions played with a warmth and vibrancy that is seldom heard. Joshua at his very best. You won't be disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars Non-standard CD format.......2007-04-22

The music on this CD deserves five stars, but the CD itself is a non-standard format that doesn't work on all players. There's a tiny warning on the back of the CD. You won't notice the warning until you discover that the CD doesn't work on your player. My Macintosh computer wouldn't read the non-standard format so there was no way for me to listen in my office or put the music on my iPod.

A friend's PC was able to read the CD and make a copy in standard format that can be read on any player, including my Mac. The story had a happy ending, but I can not comprehend why the publisher chose the oddball CD specification.

The music is excellent and worth the trouble of making a copy, but the publisher really shouldn't make you go to that effort just to listen to a CD that you paid for.
I'm in the Mood For Love...The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Never Disappointed
  • A Romantic CD to Listen With a Loved One...
  • Getting In The Mood
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  • As good as ever
I'm in the Mood For Love...The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time
Kenny G
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000IOM1QY
Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

  1. You're Beautiful
  2. The Way We Were
  3. Yesterday
  4. I'm In The Mood For Love
  5. If
  6. The Way You Look Tonight
  7. If I Ain't Got You
  8. Love Theme From "Romeo & Juliet"
  9. It Had To Be You
  10. The Shadow Of Your Smile
  11. Fly Me To The Moon / You Make Me Feel So Young
  12. As Time Goes By
  13. You Raise Me Up

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I'm in the Mood for Love...The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time is Kenny G's twist on the trend that's found artists, from Rod Stewart to Gladys Knight to Barry Manilow, repurposing classics for modern consumption. Or is it? A scan of the track selection is as likely to get listeners wondering whether he's covered these songs before as it is to drum up curiosity about how they'll sound spiraling out of his signature sax. For instance: silky as "The Way We Were," the Barbra Streisand chestnut, comes across, it stirs a sense of déjà vu as much as wonderment; as does the Sinatra medley "Fly Me to the Moon/You Make Me Feel So Young." Such familiarity is without doubt the product of impeccable taste and a seasoned ear--somebody, whether it's Kenny G or a behind-the-scenes studio type, knows what works for the curly-topped jazzman and what's better left un-saxed. Still, such scrutiny can make for a disc that's aurally matchy-match; a stab at an out-there number--Etta James' "At Last" or U2's "With or Without You"--might have worked, too. That said, hats off to the G-man for pronouncing a couple of recent hits among the most romantic of all time: Alicia Keys "If I Ain't Got You" deserves it especially, and is mesmerizing here. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Never Disappointed.......2007-07-27

I have always enjoyed the artistry of Kenny G. This album is no exception.

5 out of 5 stars A Romantic CD to Listen With a Loved One..........2007-05-29

For me, Kenny G's albums are a hit or miss. This is a hit. Here we got 13 songs, ranging from standards to torch songs. Kenny G also plays tenor saxophone a bit more than his previous recordings.

Highlights include "You're Beautiful", "Yesterday", "I'm in the Mood for Love", The Way You Look Tonight, & an interesting version of Alicia Keys's "If I Aint Got You" (however alto saxman Eric Darius's version is better).

The surprise tracks however is "The Shadow of Your Smile" & "Fly Me to the Moon/You Make Me Feel So Young". The former has a bossa nova favor to it while the latter is done behind a big band.

This album will not appear to everyone; most purists & anti-Kenny G people won't touch this with a 39 1/2 foot pole. For the rest of us, this is great for those nights with that special someone.

4 out of 5 stars Getting In The Mood.......2007-05-29

Everyone gets in the mood for love every now and then.So when that mood hits you it"s so nice to have Kenny G"s "I"m In The Mood For Love" comming to your rescue.Along with that someone special in your life.Compiling a list of great romantic melodies is no easy task.With so many great romantic melodies to choose from.But Kenny G does manage to put together a good list of songs.Kenny G mixes some old songs in with some not so old songs.And the end result is a wonderful melody of sound.All design to get and keep you in that special mood for love.Now all these songs have been recorded before.But on this album Keeny G gives us his very own romantic interpertations of classics like "I"m In The Mood For Love","If" and "The Way We Were".The album gets off to a good start with James Blunt "You"re Beautiful" very nicey done by Mr G.And he takes it soft and easy on the songs "Yesterday" and "The Shadow Of Your Smile".He picks it up a bit on the songs "Fly Me To The Moon" and "You Make Me Feel So Young".These two songs bring back memories of Frank Sinatra.And the song I like the most on the album "The Way You Look Tonight" I think this song as a great feeling to it.I ready like this album but like so many other Kenny G fans.I can"t wait until he does his next album of original music.But until then just sit back with a cool glass of wine and enjoy this music by yourself or with someone you love.

5 out of 5 stars just sit back and enjoy.......2007-05-26

This latest cd by Kenny G is one that will make you just sit back and enjoy. That special someone and a glass of wine helps to add to the mood that is set when listening to this cd. This cd might just bring back some of those special memories. Can't go wrong with this one. True romantics will love this cd.

5 out of 5 stars As good as ever.......2007-02-11

If you have always liked Kenny G's music, you will like this album. He has taken a long break from new studio recordings, but this album proves he hasn't ignored his instrument during his hiatus! Everyone is doing standards these days, and they lend themselves well to Kenny G's style. Recommended!
Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • COOL!
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  • Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies
  • Saved My Sanity
  • A Very Pleasant CD for Little Ones in the Car
Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies

Manufacturer: Buena Vista
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Release Date: 2005-05-10

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  1. Orchestra Tune-Up
  2. Bartered Bride Overture
  3. Symphony 5, 1st Movement
  4. The Four Seasons, Autumn, RV293, 1st Movement
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  21. Lullaby

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars COOL!.......2007-08-03

My baby, the dad and I love this cd! It makes car rides FUN! She relaxes and sleeps too!!!
Whoever buys it won't regret!
Baby Einstein must know what they're doing cause it is really amazing.

2 out of 5 stars Selection is not good.......2006-07-27

This tape is short and the melodies are not engaging for kids. It was waste of money.

5 out of 5 stars Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies .......2006-02-23

Hello everyone,
This CD is great!
My son has ADD & when we are out & he gets Anxious I put this CD in his portibale CD player.
It seems to help him calm down & better cope with things.
I think that every parent should have this CD that has a special needs child.
Thanks so much for putting it online for people to buy.
Thanks Again,
A Greatfull Mom

5 out of 5 stars Saved My Sanity.......2005-11-03

My husband and I are musicians so I inwardly groaned when we were given this CD as a gift--I'd rather play the originals rather than some synthesized kiddie version. However, on a recent road trip we got desperate when our colicky son would not stop screaming. We popped this in the CD player and it calmed him down immediately. I swear, it's like aural crack for babies. We now play it at bedtime to help calm him down and it still works. You may not love this CD, but your baby will.

4 out of 5 stars A Very Pleasant CD for Little Ones in the Car.......2005-11-01

I picked this up for driving around music and was very pleasantly surprised. Quite enjoyable (and my son seems to like it too!) and perfect for exactly what it says--traveling around. Easy listening and could possibly make your child smarter, great!
The Dvorak Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Yo-Yo Ma is a genius
The Dvorak Album

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ASIN: B0002VEPIU
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

  1. Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104
  2. Klid (Silent woods) for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68, No. 5
  3. Slavonic Dance No. 2 in E minor, Op. 72
  4. Humoresque No. 7 in G-flat Major, Op. 101
  5. Songs My Mother Taught Me from Gypsy Melodie, Op. 55

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This compilation of music by Dvorak played by Yo-Yo Ma is just beautiful. Ma seems to understand just when Dvorak wants to be super-Romantic and sappy and when he is in fact being merely his usual expressive self. The former comes into bloom with the Slavonic Dance, in which he's accompanied by Itzhak Perlman and "Songs My Mother Taught Me," with Patricia Zander at the piano. But when it comes to revealing Dvorak as one of the most insightful and truly passionate of composers, with a particular understanding of the cello, Ma's playing of the B minor Concerto (under Kurt Masur, with the New York Philharmonic), the latter description comes into play. Ma gets every nuance out of the cello, and the way in which Masur, for instance, leads the winds against the cello at the start of the 2nd movement is just gorgeous. "Klid" ("Silent Woods") is given a deeply affecting reading as well, under Seiji Ozawa. 2004 is the 100th anniversary of Dvorak's death; this CD is fine tribute. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Yo-Yo Ma is a genius .......2004-11-16

words fail me on how to describe performance in this CD.It's very good, one of the best interpretations I have heard in a very long time. I must confess that since i discovered Ma du Pre I have not been able to listen to anything else nor did I attempt to do so. But out of the blue I bumped into this CD by chance & after hearing Yo Yo Ma's phraising especially the 1st movement infact the whole of Dvorak Cello was like something new to me.Ma plays with passion,emotions & strong commitment to the music in a different way.The Ochestra is in top form & allows the solo cello to shine at the right time.I never thought there is another interpretation that could surpass M.Rostropovich(Im sorry to say this I know he is a living legend & the 1969 record with Karajan is held in high esteem). Ma is accompanied by my favourate violinist Itzhak Perlman on "Humosresque no.7 for piano" & "Slavonic Dance no.10 in E minor"- the results are so sweet as many people know Perlman is a romantic specialist his tone with Ma's cello is heavenly.With regard to the "songs my mother taught me" the cello sounds good not best for the track personally im so used to hear the song being played on violin.There's nothing wrong with the cello it's just that it 's tone is a bit too strong for the composition but it's very well interpreted by Ma. They call this transcription in musical terms. Actually Ma deserves an apology as im one of those who have accused him of lacking in emotions &"look at me now i can play anything" attitude.I think those allegations are baseless & unwarranted when u hear this CD u will know u are into something beautiful. Overall grab this very fast before many people realise Yo-Yo Ma 's greatest gift of song.
Rhapsody in Blue - Ultimate Piano Collection [20 CD Set]
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • 20 Fabulous Discs
Rhapsody in Blue - Ultimate Piano Collection [20 CD Set]

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ASIN: B00012QLSW
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  2. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  3. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  4. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  5. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  6. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  7. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  8. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  9. Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  10. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  11. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  12. Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Allegro - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  2. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  3. Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante ... - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  4. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegro - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  5. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Andante - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  6. Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegretto - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Andante Grazioso: Thema/Variation 1 - Margarete Babinsky
  2. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Menuetto - Margarete Babinsky
  3. Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Alla Turca (Allegretto) - Margarete Babinsky
  4. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro - Margarete Babinsky
  5. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Adagio - Margarete Babinsky
  6. Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro Assai - Margarete Babinsky
  7. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegro Moderato - Margarete Babinsky
  8. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Andante Cantabile - Margarete Babinsky
  9. Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegretto - Margarete Babinsky
  10. 12 Variations K.265: Ah, Vous Dirai-Je, Maman: Theme/Variation ... - Margarete Babinsky

Tracks:

  1. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
  2. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Larghetto - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
  3. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Rondo - Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
  4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Allegro Moderato - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Adagio Cantabile - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Rondo - Presto - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  7. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro Con Spirito - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  8. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio E Cantabile - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
  9. Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Presto - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Anton Dikov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Anton Dikov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E Flat Major Op. 73 Emperor: - Anton Dikov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  4. Overture Coriolan Op.62 - Dresdner Philharmonic
  5. Overture Leonore No.2, Op.72 - Dresdner Philharmonic

Tracks:

  1. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Grave - Allegro - Di Molto E ... - Istvan Szekely
  2. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Adagio Cantabile - Istvan Szekely
  3. Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Rondo - Allegro - Istvan Szekely
  4. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Adagio Sostenuto - Istvan Szekely
  5. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Allegretto - Istvan Szekely
  6. Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Presto Agitato - Istvan Szekely
  7. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Allegro Assai - Istvan Szekely
  8. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Andante Con Moto - Istvan Szekely
  9. Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto - Istvan Szekely
  10. Rondo a Capriccio Op.129: Die Wut er Den Verlorenen - Jennd

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Allegro Maestoso - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Sandor Falvai
  2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Romanze. Larghetto - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Sandor Falvai
  3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op.11: Rondo. Vivace - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Sandor Falvai
  4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Maestoso - Adam Harasiewicz, Warsaw Philharmonic National Orchestra Of Poland
  5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Larghetto - Adam Harasiewicz, Warsaw Philharmonic National Orchestra Of Poland
  6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op.21: Allegro Vivace - Adam Harasiewicz, Warsaw Philharmonic National Orchestra Of Poland

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Grave - Doppio Movimento [Liv - Ivo Pogoreuch
  2. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Scherzo [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
  3. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Marche Fune. Lento [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
  4. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op.35: Finale. Presto [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
  5. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Allegro Maestoso [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
  6. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Molto Vivace [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
  7. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Largo [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
  8. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor Op.58: Presto Ma Non Tanto [Live] - Garrick Ohlsson
  9. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 1 in a Minor [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
  10. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 2 in a Flat [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
  11. Mazurkas Op.59: No. 3 in F Sharp [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch

Tracks:

  1. Nocturne in B Major Op.9, No. 3 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  2. Etude in G Flat Major Op.10, No. 5 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  3. Etude in B Minor Op.25, No. 1 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  4. Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor Op. 20 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  5. Scherzo No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op. 31 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  6. Waltz No. 1 in E Flat Major Op. 18 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  7. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 1 in G Minor [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  8. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 2 in C Major [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  9. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 3 in a Flat Major [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  10. Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 4 in B Flat Minor [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
  11. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 1 in C Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic
  12. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 2 in B Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic
  13. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 3 in D Flat Major [Live] - Kemal Gekic
  14. Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 4 in C Sharp Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Affettuoso - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
  2. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Intermezzo. Andantino Grazioso - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
  3. Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Vivace - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
  4. Introduction and Allegro Appassionato Op.92 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
  5. Concerto Allegro With Introduction Op.134 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman

Tracks:

  1. Rustle of Spring Op.32, No.6 - Jennd
  2. Novelette in F Major Op.21, No.1 - Jennd
  3. Songs Without Words: E Major Op.19, No.1 - Jennd
  4. Songs Without Words: F Sharp Minor Op.30, No.6 - Jennd
  5. Songs Without Words: Duetto in F Major Op.38, No.6 - Jennd
  6. Songs Without Words: G Major Op.62, No.1 - Jennd
  7. Songs Without Words: Spring Song in a Major Op.62, No.6 - Jennd
  8. Intermezzo in a Major, Op.76, No.6 - Jennd
  9. Intermezzo in a Minor Op.76, No.7 - Jennd
  10. Intermezzo in a Major Op.118, No.2 - Jennd
  11. Intermezzo in E Flat Minor Op.118, No.6 - Jennd
  12. Lyric Pieces: Arietta Op.12, No.1 - Jennd
  13. Lyric Pieces: Folkevise Op.12, No.5 - Jennd
  14. Lyric Pieces: Butterfly Op.43, No.1 - Jennd
  15. Lyric Pieces: To Spring Op.43, No.6 - Jennd
  16. Lyric Pieces: Notturno Op.54, No.4 - Jennd
  17. Lyric Pieces: Bryllupsdag Pa Troldhaugen Op.65, No.6 - Jennd
  18. Saisons Op.37b, No. 6 Juin Barcarolle - Jennd
  19. Chant Sans Paroles: Souvenir de Hapsal Op.2, No.3 - Jennd
  20. Melody in F Op.3, No.1 - Jennd
  21. Humoresque in G Flat Major Op.101, No.7 - Jennd

Tracks:

  1. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Theme: Andante - Jennd
  2. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 1 - Jennd
  3. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 2 - Jennd
  4. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 3 - Jennd
  5. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 4 - Jennd
  6. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 5 - Jennd
  7. Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Pito - Jennd
  8. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 1 in C Major - Jennd
  9. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 2 in a Flat Major - Jennd
  10. 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 6 in F Minor - Jennd
  11. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 1 in C Minor - Jennd
  12. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 2 in E Flat Major - Jennd
  13. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 3 in G Flat Major - Jennd
  14. 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 4 in a Flat Major - Jennd

Tracks:

  1. Sonata in a Major D.959: Allegro - Michael Endres
  2. Sonata in a Major D.959: Andantino - Michael Endres
  3. Sonata in a Major D.959: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Michael Endres
  4. Sonata in a Major D.959: Rondo: Allegretto - Michael Endres
  5. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Molto Moderato - Michael Endres
  6. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Andante Sostenuto - Michael Endres
  7. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Michael Endres
  8. Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Michael Endres

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
  2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
  3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
  4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto ... - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
  5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Adagio - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
  6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto E ... - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Non Troppo - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Appassionato - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Andante - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
  4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Giocoso - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

  1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Adagio ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Agitato ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Moderato - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Deciso - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Marziale, Un ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Animato - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  7. Fantasy on Hungarian Folk-Tunes - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  8. Polonaise Brillante (After Weber) - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
  9. Fantasy on Weber's FreischVilmos Fischer

Tracks:

  1. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
  2. Pictures at an Exhibition: Gnomus. Sempre Vivo
  3. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Commodo Assai E Con ...
  4. Pictures at an Exhibition: Il Vechhio Castello (The Old Castle) . ...
  5. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Non Tanto, Pesamente
  6. Pictures at an Exhibition: Tuileries. Allegretto Non Troppo, ...
  7. Pictures at an Exhibition: Bydlo. Sempre Moderato, Pesante
  8. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Tranquillo
  9. Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Chickens in Their Shells. ...
  10. Pictures at an Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle. ...
  11. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
  12. Pictures at an Exhibition: Limoges. Le MarchThe Market Place) . ...
  13. Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombae. Sepulcrum Romanum. Largo
  14. Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua. Adante ...
  15. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Hut on Fowls' Legs - Baba-Yaga. Allegro
  16. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of Kiev - Allegro Alla ...
  17. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in E Flat Major. Andante Moderato
  18. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in B Flat Minor. Andante Non ...
  19. Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in C Sharp Minor. Andante Con ...
  20. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 1 Intermezzo in a Minor (Allegro Non Assai)
  21. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 2 Intermezzo in a Major (Andante Teneramente)
  22. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 3 Ballad in G Minor (Allegro Energico)
  23. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 4 Intermezzo in F Minor (Andante - Allegretto
  24. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 5 Romance in F Major (Andante - ...)
  25. Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 6 Intermezzo in E Flat Minor (Andante, ...)

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Moderato - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
  2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Adagio ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
  3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
  4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
  5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Largo - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
  6. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov

Tracks:

  1. Prde Op.3, No.2 - Margarete Babinsky
  2. Mdie Op.3, No.3 - Margarete Babinsky
  3. Polichinelle Op.3, No.4 - Margarete Babinsky
  4. Moment Musical Op.16, No.3 - Margarete Babinsky
  5. Moment Musical Op.16, No.5 - Margarete Babinsky
  6. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op.42 - Margarete Babinsky
  7. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  8. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  9. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  10. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  11. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  12. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  13. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  14. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  15. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  16. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  17. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  18. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  19. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  20. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  21. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  22. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  23. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  24. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  25. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  26. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  27. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  28. Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
  29. Prde Op.23, No.5 - Margarete Babinsky

Tracks:

  1. Rhapsody in Blue - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
  2. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
  3. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio. Andante Con Moto - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
  4. Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro Agitato - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
  5. American in Paris - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart

Album Description

This amazing 20-CD set truly is the ultimate piano collection! With over 20 hours of the greatest piano classics, from Mozart's priceless Piano Concertos and Sonatas to Gershwin's legendary Rhapsody in Blue, this set is a must have for everyone's collection. So sit back, relax and drift away on the beautiful melodic waves of classical piano at its very best.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ultimate music for every time of day and every mood.......2007-07-03

With 20 CDs in the collection, we have classical music for every mood and atime of day.

4 out of 5 stars Would give 5 stars if sound quality where better.......2007-06-30

This Classical collection is one of great length and breadth ,and is well worth purchasing ,if you want an abundance of music at a low price.The sound quality is decent,however it is not great.This set will not provide you with the crisp,clear sound quality of a RCA,CBS or other well known label,so some classical aficionados may not appreciate it much.It all depends on what your looking for ,I guess.

5 out of 5 stars Great collection for a great price.......2007-06-27

I did not expect much in buying this collection, but I was greatly surpeised. There were no reviews of the product at the time, and I bought the collection simply as a sampler of many great piano pieces. Most of the recordings are exquisite and of decent recording quality. This collection was well worth the price.

5 out of 5 stars 20 Fabulous Discs.......2007-06-08

I am surprised that this set has been out for 4 years and nobody reviewed it here yet. This is a lovely and occasionally amazing compilation. I was moved by many of the compositions. I really enhanced my classical music collection with this set. You have so many legends here to enjoy, from Bach to Brahms, Mozart to Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Gershwin, and more. If you love classical piano music and don't already have most of these works then this is a must buy for you. The price may go up, but I was fortunate to cash in on the $17.97 price. Quite a bargain for 20 fabulous discs.
Brahms at Bedtime: A Sleepytime Serenade
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • pre bedtime music
  • Great For Bedtime
  • A true disappointment
  • Naptime
  • A good choice for quiet time and nap.
Brahms at Bedtime: A Sleepytime Serenade

Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B0000041FU
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Lullaby
  2. Piano Concerto In B-Flat - Piu adagio
  3. Violin Concerto In D - Adagio
  4. 'Double' Concerto In A Minor - Andante
  5. Clarinet Quintet In B Minor - Adagio
  6. Piano Quartet In C Minor - Andante
  7. As Melodies Were Passing By
  8. Sonata In D Minor - Adagio
  9. Trio In C Minor - Andante grazioso (Excerpt): Piano Trio In C Minor - Andante grazioso (Excerpt)
  10. Intermezzo No. 1 In E-Flat
  11. Fantasy No. 4 In E
  12. Variations & Fugue On A Theme By Handel - Variation V
  13. Waltz No. 15 In A-Flat
  14. Lullaby: Lullaby (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars pre bedtime music.......2007-05-30

Great music for helping you unwind after a long day so you can be more relaxed at bedtime.

5 out of 5 stars Great For Bedtime.......2005-12-15

A few years ago I started having trouble sleeping at night. It was probably due to my new husband's snoring! I remembered how when I worked at a daycare, we would play classical music while the children took naps. So I thought I would give it a try. I have tried a couple different CD's and so far this is my favorite! All of the music is soothing. There aren't any songs that get loud or fast. The only weird thing is that the first and last song are the same. I repeat the CD all night and it really does help me to sleep! If the power goes out I notice immediately because my soothing music is gone! I highly recommend this CD!

2 out of 5 stars A true disappointment.......2004-11-04

Amazingly this compilation has managed to get together some of the most untallented performances of Brahms' music. With a few exceptions the moto of this CD can be summed up as 'no understanding and appreciation for a musical genius'. The choice of music is also quite perfunctory. There are many Brahms pieces that could have served better the bedtime purpose. Buy at your own risk. My only fear is that some people will get their first impressions of Brahms from this CD...

5 out of 5 stars Naptime.......2003-04-18

I love to listen to this cd if I'm tired and need to take a nap or just rest for a while. It is very soothing.

5 out of 5 stars A good choice for quiet time and nap........2000-09-27

This is one of my favorite nap and quiet time choices. It is very mellow and soothing. My three year old frequently falls asleep listening to it, and even turns it on again for herself if she wakes up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep!
Violin Adagios
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful
  • Thanks you Decca
  • Exquisite music for the soul
  • Indeed a joy forever!
  • Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!
Violin Adagios

Manufacturer: Decca
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000058BGY
Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

  1. Thais: Meditation - Nigel Kennedy
  2. Vn Con No.1 in g, Op.26: Adagio - Kyung Wha Chung
  3. Con No.4 in f, RV 297 'Winter': Largo - Alan Loveday
  4. Con in d, BWV 1043: Largo, Ma Non Tanto - Henryk Szeryng/Maurice Hasson
  5. Adagio in E, K.261 - Henryk Szeryng
  6. Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
  7. Vn Con in D, Op.77: Adagio - Joshua Bell
  8. Vn Con: Andante - Joshua Bell
  9. Melodie - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
  10. Vn Son No.5 in F, Op.24 'Spring': Adagio Molto Espressivo - Itzhak Perlman/Vladimir Ashkenazy
  11. Vn Con in D, Op.35: Canzonetta: Andante - Leila Josefowicz
  12. Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
  13. None But The Lonely Heart - Josef Sakonov
  14. The Gadfly: Romance - Alexander Kerr

Tracks:

  1. Romance No.2 in F, Op.50 - Arthur Grumiaux
  2. Vn Con in E, BWV 1042: Adagio - Midori
  3. Salut D'amour - Kyung Wha Chung/Philip Moll
  4. Ave Maria, D.839 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
  5. Con in a, RV 522: Larghetto - Midori/Pinchas Zukerman
  6. Son in D, Op.1 No.13: Larghetto - Iona Brown
  7. Vn Con No.3 in G, K.216: Adagio - Arthur Grumiaux
  8. Liebesleid - Joshua Bell/Paul Coker
  9. Vn Con in e, Op.64: Andante - Kyung Wha Chung
  10. Souvenir D'un Lieu Cher, Op.42: Melodie - Akiko Suwanai/Philip Moll
  11. Vn Con in d, Op.47: Adagio Di Molto - Kyung Wha Chung
  12. Vn Con in D, Op.35: Romance: Andante - Chantal Juillet
  13. Standchen, D.957 No.4 - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
  14. Estrellita - Arthur Grumiaux/Istvan Hajdu
  15. Orchestral Ste No.3 in D, BWV 1068: Air ('Air On A G String') - ASMF/Neville Marriner

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2005-11-07

An excellent compilation of folk tunes and violin concerto adagios, played masterfully by some of the world's most revered musicians. Features modern pieces (Korngold, Barber), which are a personal favorite of mine.

5 out of 5 stars Thanks you Decca.......2005-01-23

My daughter is a violin student of 7 years and she has played 3 or 4 of these pieces for recitals. I bought the CD's so she could become familiar with the pieces as she was learning to play them. Now I find myself listening to the CD's almost every night when I go for my end of the day drive to relax. My favorites are the Mozart Concerto in G, the Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor and Beethoven's Romance in F on disc 2, but all the songs are exquisitely beautiful. I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars Exquisite music for the soul.......2004-06-14

These CDs have the most incredible selections of music on them. Listening to the violins has enabled me to complete papers for my doctoral level classes without the usual neck aches. This is soothing, exquistie music for the soul! Lovely!!

5 out of 5 stars Indeed a joy forever!.......2003-05-22

Before buying this 2 CD set,I've read Reviews by Chicagodreamer,
who rated it as "Highly, highly recommended." His laudatory recommentation, I must say, is found "well justified."

5 out of 5 stars Exquisite collection & performances, unbelievable value!!!.......2002-01-15

"Over 2 l/2 hours of the world's most beautiful music." These words on the cover are very close to true. What an incredible value this collection is!! So many of these compilations of this sort are cheaply produced, and those "greatest hits" collections are one trite piece after another -- after a while one runs screaming to the stereo to shut it off. However, this collection is top-notch, and the performers they chose are masterful musicians at the top of their game. Every selection is lovely, each one unfolding after the other in a sublime slide show of exquisite compositions performed by legends. This is TWO CDs of sparkling performances composed and performed by masters. There is not a bad selection or a piece of inferior quality in the entire lot.

The violin is an extraordinary instrument that, when played correctly, can pluck the heartstrings and stir the soul. It is played perfectly by each puppetmaster on each one of these wonderful pieces, and the experience of listening to this collection is an exquisite journey for the heart and spirit. Looking for a fantastic collection of exquisite pieces written and performed by genius? It's here. Highly, highly recommended!!
Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mill. Classical review
  • classical music for the unitiated
  • Some little gems there that I had forgotten!
  • A very helpful collection
  • Excellent!
Classical Masterpieces of the Millennium [20 CD Set]

Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B00000K1C9
Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

  1. Brandenbutg Concerto No.3 In G First Movement
  2. Overture No.3 In D Second Movement
  3. Violin Concerto In E First Movement
  4. Prelude In C minor
  5. Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (Chorus From Cantata No.147)
  6. Overture No.2 In B minor Minuet And Badinerie
  7. Oboe Concerto In D minor Second Movement
  8. Brandenburg Concerto No.4 In G Third Movement
  9. Musical Offering - Fuga canonica
  10. Easter Oratorio - Overture
  11. Minuet In D minor
  12. Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel herunter(From Choral Prelude BWV 650
  13. Brandenburg Concerto No.1 In F Second Movement
  14. Art Of The Fugue - Contrapunctus 9
  15. Concerto For Flute, Violin, Harpsichord And Strings. Triple Concerto - Third Movement
  16. Overture No.4 In D - Réjouissance
  17. Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
  18. Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
  19. Concerto No. 1 in E: Spring
  20. Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
  21. Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
  22. Concerto No. 2 in G minor: Summer
  23. Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
  24. Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
  25. Concerto No. 3 in F: Autumn
  26. Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
  27. Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
  28. Concerto No. 4 in F minor: Winter
  29. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo in G minor, Op. 10, no.2
  30. Concerto for Flute, Strings & Basso Continuo i