Piano Two

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1. Nostalgia - Yanni
2. Velocity of Love - Suzanne Ciani
3. Fifth Wave: Water Lullaby - Suzanne Ciani
4. Read Your Eyes - Joachim Kühn
5. Mother Night - Yanni
6. Marching Season - Yanni
7. Tuscany - Suzanne Ciani
8. Aria from Act III of Satyagraha - Michael Riesman

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Piano Two

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)

Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000BLI3K2
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Album Description

Mozart Edition: The Complete Works will make a great gift this Holiday season for the music lover in your life or someone who is hard to buy for. This collection contains 170 discs of completed works by Mozart in one beautiful package. Also included is a cd-rom containing essays on his works, artist bio's, text and libretti's. At this super low price all music lovers will enjoy the Symphonies - Concertos - Serenades - Divertimenti - Dances - Chamber Music - Church Sonatas - String Ensembles - Violin Sonatas - Keyboard Works - Sacred Works - Concert Arias - Songs - Canons and Operas in this collection.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2007-07-30

The Complete Works of Amadeus Mozart, what else would you want more?
It's absolutely fantastic, great music in a excellent box!
I really loved it!

5 out of 5 stars a surprising offer.......2007-07-05

Complete works of Mozart for such a price is a surprising offer. We are pleased of the good quality, and the availability of otherwise difficult to find works of Mozart

5 out of 5 stars Welcome to Perfection.......2007-06-28

Dispite what anyone else says, if god ever tried to talk to humanity it was through Wolfgang because his music is absolute perfection.It is the most beautiful music i've ever heard in my life( and this is coming from a 21 year old metal-head ).If one has second thoughts about buying this collection dispell them right now because this is probably the first item i've bought in a long time that i have not regreted.

5 out of 5 stars Buy this as an encyclopedia of Mozart, then add other recordings..........2007-06-22

Brilliant Classics Complete Mozart edition, released for the 250th anniversary year of Mozart's birth (he was born in 1756), has much to recommend it. It contains almost all the works of Mozart, and has many fine performances: the piano sonatas by Klara Wurtz, Piano Concertos by Derek Han, Paul Freeman/Philharmonia, The Magic Flute, conducted by Charles Mackerras (licensed from Telarc), String Quartets by the Franz Schubert Quartet (Licensed from Nimbus) each stand out. The Symphonies, by the Amsterdam Mozart Academy/ Jaap ter Linden, are "So-so": I don't like the small period ensemble, but Symphonies 20, 40 (both versions: one with clarinets and the other without), 23, 24, and 34 are pretty good. Symphonies 1:I, 25 and 41 are sub-par: scrappy playing and weak violins make for a pretty rough experience. I would supplement this with the complete Mozart Symphonies by Karl Bohm/Berlin Philharmonic (DG), among the best recordings of these works, and the best complete set of Mozart's Symphonies, completed in 1968.

The Requiem, conducted by Nicol Matt (2001 recording) has had better performances, and for this I would recommend Bohm/Vienna Philharmonic (DG) and Colin Davis/London Symphony (Philips), which use a larger choir and orchestra, and have more drama where it is needed. The other choral works conducted by Nicol Matt are better, especially "Exsultate Jubilate" motet, the short Masses, and "Ave Verum".

Also worthy of mention are the "Posthorn" and "Haffner" Serenades, by Colin Davis/Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, licensed from Novalis for this release.

This is a great overview, and Brilliant Classics are to be commended for making it available at a low price, to get Mozart's music out to the mass public. It's a great buy, but I would get the Bohm Symphonies, and also Piano Concertos by either Ashkenazy/Philharmonia (Decca), Perahia/English Chamber Orchestra (Sony) or Anda/Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg (DG) for supplements. Also, Karl Bohm's recordings of the operas: The Magic Flute, the Marriage of Figaro, Idomeneo, and La Clemenza di Tito (all DG) are required listening, too. Recommended, but not as the only recording of Mozart's works.

5 out of 5 stars Great value..Cant beat this deal at all!!!.......2007-06-13

As others have reviewed the product and highlighted that there are a few poor pieces... But who cares when there is 170 discs.. if you had have 10 cds that are poor quality and had a 160 disc set of good cd's and you paid $90 for the set.. would you be happy? I would think so... So don't get frustrated and just buy the set.. Enjoy the music for the price.. I am not going to go into details like others did but just buy the set!
UltraSound - Music for the Unborn Child
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UltraSound - Music for the Unborn Child

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B00000IIUP
Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

  1. Reverie
  2. Suite No. 3: Air On The G String
  3. Kinderszene-Traumerei
  4. Thais-Meditation
  5. Sonata For Two Pianos, K.448-II: Andante
  6. Lullaby: Cradle Song
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  8. The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Sugar-Plum Fairy
  9. Concerto, Op. 8, No. 4 'Winter': II. Largo
  10. Clair e lune
  11. Eine kleine Nachtmusik-II. Romanze: Andante
  12. Berceuse
  13. Russian Lullaby
  14. Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
  15. Lyric Pieces, Op. 68, No. 5: Cradle Song
  16. Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus
  17. Ave Maria

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While many hospitals across the country send new mums and babes home equipped with discs of classical music to soothe and gently stimulate babies' tender minds, Ultrasound brings together a delightfully well-rounded set specifically chosen for those still in the womb. Expectant moms will appreciate the effects of the mellow strains of Bach's Suite No. 3, the delicate playfulness of Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy," and Mozart's proven-to-make-you-smart Sonata for Two Pianos featuring André Previn. Debussy's "Clair de lune" is especially lovely as conducted and fluted by James Galway, and Leontyne Price is a warm blanket of comfort giving voice to Schubert's "Ave Maria." Indeed, these songs are aural balm to both parent and child long after birth. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Grandmother's Review.......2007-05-21

I purchased this product for my expectant daughter, and she says that it is the best gift she has ever received. She, herself, finds the music very soothing and relaxing, and she is certain that it is wonderful for her child.

5 out of 5 stars great cd!.......2007-05-14

This is a fantastic product! I bought it to play for my unborn daughter and I started it when I was around five mos. pregnant. She moves all over the place when I put the headphones on my belly and I can even tell by her movements that she likes some songs more than others. I have done a lot of research into playing music for unborn babies, including the helpfulness as far as birthing positions when the music is played regularly. This cd fits the bill for all of the research I've done. It is completely worth the money!

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Love It!!!.......2007-04-02

I have a 6 month old daughter. I first purchased this CD when I was pregnant and would place my earphones on my belly for her to listen. I now use it in her room at bedtime and I absolutely love it. I have a collection of other CD's, but honestly this is my favorite. It is a very nice blend of songs. It is soothing for baby and parents. If you only buy one CD I would recommend you make it this one.

5 out of 5 stars My daughter loved this before she was born.......2006-12-15

When I was about 18 weeks pregnant I bought this and two other CDs of gentle classical music and played one of them for her every 2nd or 3rd night, putting headphones on my belly. I was actually skeptical about this being "music for the unborn" but she really did react to this one much more than anything else I ever played for her. If she hadn't been very active that day I could always lay down in the evening with the headphones and play her music, and she's wriggle around. She especially liked #5 and #10. :)

She didn't seem to have much connection to it after she arrived, but she does enjoy music in general. (She's currently almost 11 mo old.)

4 out of 5 stars enjoyable.......2006-08-03

I have enjoyed this cd thus far. If you have the money to spend, this is relaxing and enjoyable, however you can get similar music for free on your local classical station. So if you would rather save your money...just tune in on your radio dial. I am glad I bought the cd for the familiarity of the songs, but I also love just plain old classical radio.
25 Beethoven Favorites
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Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
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ASIN: B0000058HX
Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

  1. Egmont Overture - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  2. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  3. Piano Sonata No. 21 In C Major - Alfred Brendel
  4. Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor - Jerome Rose
  5. Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor - Jerome Rose
  6. Piano Sonata No. 23 In F Minor - Jerome Rose
  7. Symphony No. 6 In F Major - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  8. Symphony No. 7 In A Major - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  9. 'The Creatures Of Prometheus' Ballet - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  10. Violin Concerto In D Major - Susanne Lautenbacher
  11. Sonata For Violin And Piano No. 5 In F Major - Aaron Rosand
  12. Piano Trio In B Flat - Mannheimer Trio
  13. Fse - Various Artists
  14. Quintet In E Flat For Piano And Winds - Abbey Simon
  15. 'Chorale Fantasy' In C Minor For Piano, Chorus And Orchestra - Walter Klien
  16. Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat - Alfred Brendel
  17. Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  18. Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major - Alfred Brendel
  19. Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat - Alfred Brendel
  20. Symphony No. 3 In E Flat - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  21. 'The Ruins Of Athens,' - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  22. 'Corolian,' - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  23. Ecossaise For Piano - Alfred Brendel
  24. Symphony No. 9 In D Minor - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  25. Symphony No. 9 In D Minor - Ludwig Van Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Great for the road.......2007-05-11

I found this to be a nice collection of favorites, especially to keep in the car and listen to. It is a variety of well known compilations. Although not encompassing, it is perfect as a review for driving, relaxing, and enjoyment. Plus, the price is right!

5 out of 5 stars Beethoven 25 Favorites.......2006-11-21

Very good! I ordered it especially for Piano Sonata No. 8 Pathetique

4 out of 5 stars 25 Beethoven Favorites.......2006-11-05

Good overview of his works----an introduction into his depth as a composer

3 out of 5 stars bEtHoVeN mAnIaC.......2005-11-03

[...] Honestly, it isn't THAT THAT great, but its good enough for its price. I'd say that your $ pays off, for a while. I've noticed how after a long time, it gets aggrivating at times. No harm meant, "Beethoven lover". I just mean don't plunge into this cd with all the hopes in the world. Besides, it's just my opinion, so you may like it more than me. All i can say is; a) listen to some samples before you buy, b)know this is not REALLY the great Beethoven himself, and c) enjoy YOUR music, whatever it may be.

2 out of 5 stars Great Price...Not so good itself.......2005-05-19

This a great priced cd, but the content is why it is so cheap. It's a true-amateur album. Beethoven Lover is over her/his head. This is the real world, not a fantasy-everyone-likes-every-type-of-music world. Deal with it and agree with me. It isn't so great.
Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Gorgeous music, bad quality cd.
  • Great music, low quality reproduction
  • A nice introduction
  • Mozart is the reference point for good classical music.
  • Mozart's music
Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces

Manufacturer: Decca
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005A8JZ
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K525: Allegro - Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
  2. Piano Concerto No.21 In C Major, K467: Andante - Radu Lupu
  3. Le nozze di Figaro: Voi che sapete - Cecilia Bartoli
  4. Clarinet Quintet In A Major, K581: Largetto - Peter Schmidl
  5. Ave verum Corpus, K618 - James Vivian
  6. Vesperae solennes de confessore in C major: Laudate Dominum - Emma Kirkby
  7. Concerto For Flute And Harp In C Major: Andantino - Lisa Beznosiuk
  8. Le nozze di Figaro: Overture - London Philharmonic Orchestra
  9. Cosi fan tutte: Trio: Soava sia il vento - Renee Fleming
  10. Symphony No.39 in E-flat Major, K495: Andante con moto - Chicago Symphony
  11. Horn Concerto: Rondo - Barry Tuckwell
  12. Don Giovanni: Serenade Deh, vieni alla finestra - Bryn Terfel
  13. Contredanse In C Major, K609 No.1 'Non piu andrai' - Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  14. German Dance, K605 No.3 'Sleigh Ride' - Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  15. Piano Concerto No.23 In A Major, K488: Adagio - Vladimir Ashkenazy
  16. A Musical Joke, K522: Presto - Vienna Mozart Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No.40 In G Minor, K550: Molto allegro - Vienna Philharmonic
  2. Piano Sonata No.16 In C Major: Allegro - Andras Schiff
  3. The Magic Flute: Queen Of The Night: Der Holle Rache - Sumi Jo
  4. Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K622: Adagio - Franklin Cohen
  5. Don Giovanni: La ci darem la mano - Cecilia Bartoli
  6. Serenade in Bb Major, K361: Adagio - London Wind Soloists
  7. Der Vogelfanger bin ich ja - Hermann Prey
  8. Le nozze di Figaro: Dove sono - Kiri Te Kanawa
  9. Violin Concerto No.3 in G Major, K216: Adagio - Joshua Bell
  10. Requiem, K626: Lacrimosa - Vienna Philharmonic
  11. Litaniae de venerabili altaris sacramento: Dulcissimum convivium - Margaret Marshall
  12. Piano Sonata No.11 In A Major, K331: Rondo alla turca - Andras Schiff
  13. Don Giovanni: Champagne aria: Fin ch'chan dal vino - Bryn Terfel
  14. Divertimento No.17 in D Major, K334: Minuet & trio - Vienna Mozart Ensemble
  15. Exsultate, jubilat, K165: Alleluja - Leontyne Price
  16. Symphony No.41 In C Major, K551 'Jupiter': Finale: Molto allegro - Vienna Philharmonic

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Gorgeous music, bad quality cd........2007-04-13

The music is Mozart's and is fantastic. The last piece on the first disc
stutters halfway through, and seizes up my system. I don't have time to return items to Amazon. On the positive side, most of the time Amazon provides quality products and service. I gave 3 stars because I love the music.

3 out of 5 stars Great music, low quality reproduction.......2007-01-30

this is a great collection of his work... the only problem i have found so far is that my copy has irritating "clicks" over the recording.

5 out of 5 stars A nice introduction.......2006-02-22

This is a good well rounded collection to dip you into the classical world of Mozart.

5 out of 5 stars Mozart is the reference point for good classical music........2005-10-20

A good collection of his best work and I find it helps me focus when I'm writing or contempating life.

"We exposed these animals [rats] in utero and then sixty days after birth to different types of auditory stimulation and then we ran them in a spatial maze. And sure enough, the animals that were exposed to the Mozart completed the maze faster and with fewer errors. And now what we're doing is we're removing their brains so we can slice them and see neuro-anatomically precisely what has changed as a function of this exposure. So it may be that this intense exposure to the music is a type of enrichment that has similar effects on the spatial areas of the hippocampus of the brain." --Dr. Frances Rauscher

Dr. Frances Rausher sums up what I feel happening when I expose myself to this incredible composer (Mozart).

I have yet to grow tired of any of the tracks yet, but I will invest in more of his work soon.

4 out of 5 stars Mozart's music.......2005-10-17

This is a review of Mozart's music, not the cd. Mozart is praised to the skies by all and sundry, including most musicians, including my father, who no doubt has his reasons. But my feeling about Mozart has always been that there is nothing in Mozart's music that is other than music. There is no logical impressionism, there are no events that seem to be transpiring as in, for example, Beethoven. Mozart is just music. Mozart is to music as pure mathematics is to science. It hints of nothing else and has no application. I find some of his music irritatingly trivial, for example, Eine Kleine Nachtmuzic. This is mechanical music that one can imagine being piped in by a totalitarian government that insists everyone be cheerful. If Disneyland was an eighteenth century totalitarian state, Mozart would be its Muzak. The populace would be awakened, like Chinese train passengers, at 6AM by the strains of some allegro. They would arise and busy themselves with their ablutions in a state of thoughtless cheer, never for one moment leaving the surface of things. That being said, the second movement of Mozart's clarinette concerto is the music that one will hear on going into heaven.
Ladies in Lavender
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ladies in Lavender
  • Ladies in Lavender Soundtrack
  • Ladies in Lavendar - Movie Soundtrack
  • Ladies In Lavender CD
  • LADIES in LAVENDER
Ladies in Lavender
Nigel Hess , and Joshua Bell
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ASIN: B00080EUNA
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

  1. Ladies In Lavender
  2. Olga
  3. Teaching Andrea
  4. Fantasy For Violin And Orchestra
  5. Meditation From Thais
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  16. The Carnival Of Venice

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The screenwriting/directing debut of veteran British stage and screen actor Charles Dance tells of a pair of Cornish spinsters (Judi Dench and Maggie Smith) who discover a charismatic young Polish violin virtuoso castaway (Daniel Bruhl) on the beach below their home. The tale leads inexorably to tender romantic conflicts and a warm concert house finale. Composer Nigel Hess masterfully utilizes his background as Music Director and House Composer for the Royal Shakespeare Company to conjure a score that evokes its quiet, emotional dignity via neo-classical orchestral arrangements that feature real life young virtuoso Joshua Bell on solo violin. Hess' intimate original compositions form a virtually seamless tapestry with the story's requisite classical repertory choices, which range from Massenet and Debussy to Bell's delightful variations on Paganini's "The Carnival of Venice." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ladies in Lavender.......2007-07-18

The music and melody is romantic and artistically precious. I enjoy this album everyday.

5 out of 5 stars Ladies in Lavender Soundtrack.......2007-05-13

I love this CD. The music carries you away and it is wonderful to go to sleep by. It was such a great movie and the music is delicious.

5 out of 5 stars Ladies in Lavendar - Movie Soundtrack.......2007-03-29

The violin music is wonderful! I knew I wanted a copy of this soundrack when I saw the movie on DVD. Joshua Bell in a wonderful artist.

5 out of 5 stars Ladies In Lavender CD.......2007-03-19

The film "Ladies In Lavender" is touching and a tear jerker, but, so well done. Having the film on DVD was not enough, I needed to have the CD to play when I am driving. The violin virtuosity of Joshua Bell is magnificient and so pleasing to hear when relaxation is desired.

5 out of 5 stars LADIES in LAVENDER.......2007-02-19

This is the most amazing and beautiful CD I've heard in a long time. Joshua Bell excells on his violin with this touching and haunting music. I listen to it often.
Sarah
DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • okay
  • A promise about to be fulfilled
  • Amazing collection - amazing voice.
  • Amazing recordings
  • First Rate Singing!
DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy
Nathan Gunn , and Kevin Murphy
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ASIN: B00000IWW3
Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

  1. Shenandoah
  2. Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
  3. Early In The Morning
  4. The Lordly Hudson
  5. At Howard Hawks' House
  6. Holding Each Other
  7. The Lass From The Low Countree
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Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars okay.......2007-01-05

I heard wonderful things about this recording... but was a little disappointed. It is good, but nothing spectacular.

4 out of 5 stars A promise about to be fulfilled.......2006-12-17

Not all of EMI's Debut seeries make it to the U.S., but since this one features an American singer, it did (as did the one featuring rising pianist Jonathan Biss). Nathan gunn is certainly well kn0wn now, after high-profile Met appearances in The Magic Flute and Harbison's An American Tragedy. The past few years have seen him mature, even though his voice will never be heroic. Gunn is very well suited to songs, although he makes a moving (and physically handsome) Billy Budd.

Her he sounds a little stiff, and he cannot carry off the numbers that re comic (Bolcom's Fur) or popular (Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?), but his straightforward masculinity works extremely well in Gene Scheer's Holding Each Other, he has enough poetry for Barber's Sure on This Shining Night, and just enough savoir faire for Rorem's Early One Morning. The voice itself isn't intrinsically beautiful, which may in the end mean that Gunn falls behind young counterparts like Gerald Finley and Simon Keenlyside, both of whom he resembles. Even so, this is a nice debut, and one can say that gunn's promise is being fulfilled.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing collection - amazing voice........2006-02-22

Nathan Gunn has chosen a collection of mostly obscure songs and has applied his remarkable baritone voice to music not usually in the operatic repetoire. What results is a CD of depth, some humor, and extraordinary listenability. It's nice to see one of my favorite opera stars branch out. Bravo!

5 out of 5 stars Amazing recordings.......2006-01-02

I first listened to this recording at the recommendation of a voice teacher and I am eternally grateful. I strongly recommend this album. Nathan Gunn is an extremely talented singer. As a singer myself (also a baritone like Nathan Gunn) I find much in his voice to model.

Nathan Gunn has an extremely beautiful voice, superb technique and execution, and has a very natural sound. There is an old steriotype of opera as sounding forced or artificial, but Nathan Gunn does a great job of avoiding this. He does a great job of communicating the "story" of the song to the listener, and I frequently found myself taken to the world of the song. Listening to many of his songs are like opening a good book and Nathan Gunn takes you there.

Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars First Rate Singing!.......2005-12-20

I only recently discovered Mr. Gunn, but after hearing this recording, it makes me wonder why his name has eluded me for so long. Simply put, Nathan Gunn sings like a god! His voice is pure, and hypnotically beautiful to listen to. Turn on this CD and you will be wrapped in the most luxurious blanket of sound--his phrasing is impeccable, and his dynamics are wonderfully varied without being affected. His recording of Barber's "Nocturne" is haunting. "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" shows he isn't afraid of low notes, and the ending has some of the most spectacular high notes I've ever heard from a baritone. The Copland songs are also well done, as are the two John Jacob Niles selections. I wasn't familiar with Gene Scheer's songs prior to this CD, but they are all quite remarkable, though most especially "Lean Away" and "American Anthem." This is the best addition to my CD collection in a long time. I'm only saddened by the fact he doesn't have more recordings available. Mr. Gunn, I know you're busy with your opera schedule, but for those of us who can't make it to New York to see you in person, please record another CD!
Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • COOL!
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Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies

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Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

  1. Orchestra Tune-Up
  2. Bartered Bride Overture
  3. Symphony 5, 1st Movement
  4. The Four Seasons, Autumn, RV293, 1st Movement
  5. Divertimento In F, K.138, 1st Movement
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  12. Capriccio Espagnol, Fandango
  13. The Four Seasons, Spring, RV269, 1st Movement
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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 Essential Yo-Yo Ma
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • pure genius
  • Another great Yo-Yo Disc
  • first disc great- second a flop
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The Essential Yo-Yo Ma

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000A7Q29G
Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

  1. Prde from Suite No. 1 in G Major for Cello, BWV 1007
  2. II. Largo from "Winter", Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 from the Four Seasons
  3. Jesus, bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring), BWV 147
  4. Schafe kn sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze), BWV 208
  5. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers Awake), BWV 645
  6. The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Chamber Version)
  7. Havanaise, Op. 83
  8. Mtation from Tha
  9. Liebesfreud Instrumental
  10. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso from Three Preludes
  11. Vocalise Vocal
  12. IV. Allegro from Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 40
  13. Andante Cantabile for Cello Solo and String Orchestra, Op. posth.
  14. IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto from Quartet No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 25
  15. III. Finale. Allegro moderato from Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104

Tracks:

  1. Cristal
  2. A lenda do caboclo
  3. Chega de Saudade Live
  4. Wapango Live
  5. Libertango
  6. Appalachia Waltz Solo Cello Version
  7. Butterfly's Day Out
  8. 1B
  9. Pickin' from Three Pieces for Solo Cello
  10. Simple Gifts
  11. The Mission
  12. Gabriel's Oboe
  13. The Falls Album Version
  14. The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  15. The Cellist of Sarajevo - A Lament in Rondo Form for Solo 'Cello, Op. 12
  16. Chi passa per'sta strada
  17. Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional)
  18. Mohini (Enchantment)
  19. Baroque in Rhythm from Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio
  20. Anything Goes Instrumental
  21. I Could Have Danced All Night Extended version

Amazon.com

Here are three dozen pieces of music, all played by Yo-Yo Ma, culled from his extensive discography. Aside from the technical mastery and beautiful tone that are absolutes in all of his playing, one is dazzled by his curiosity and ability to adapt to so many forms and types of music. His Bach and Vivaldi are pellucid and played with non-sentimental crispness, his tango music gritty and rhythmically pungent, his jazz seemingly spontaneous, the "Meditation" from Thais simply ravishing, "Anything Goes" a romp, and the Appalachian music performed with both respect and a great twang, while the traditional Chinese music is fascinating. It's really a matter of how much Ma loves whatever he plays here, how entirely he becomes involved in it, and what a fine partner he invariably is to other musicians. This collection is a doozy--it is truly "essential." --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars pure genius.......2007-05-21

No instrument asks more from the soul of an artist as the cello does.
Yo Yo Ma shows to be master of the instrument and his interpretations en technique are pure genius. Everyone should have this album in his (or hers of course) basic classical collection

4 out of 5 stars Another great Yo-Yo Disc.......2007-05-15

The set-up with the classical pieces on the first disc and the other on the second is excellent.

3 out of 5 stars first disc great- second a flop.......2007-04-12

the first disc is awesome. the second disc is weird and boring.

5 out of 5 stars Encore.......2007-03-31

Incredible. My young cellist (son) loves it. Beautiful music. The album is well organized and each song transitions nicely.

5 out of 5 stars The Versatile Yo-Yo Ma.......2007-03-29

I've found this collection to be extremely delightful! It gives you a sense of the versatility of Yo-Yo Ma like no other, with one disc being dedicated more to his classical side, while the other explores jazz and world music venues. Not your typical "greatest hits" collection.
Mozart for Meditation
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good Music to Sleep By
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  • MOZART FOR MEDITATION
Mozart for Meditation

Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B0000041CD
Release Date: 1995-01-17

Tracks:

  1. Flute Concerto No. 1 In G
  2. Piano Concerto No. 23 in A
  3. Horn Concerto No. 4 In E-Flat
  4. Symphony No. 31 In D: Symphony No. 31 In D - Andante
  5. Piano Concerto No. 15 In B-Flat
  6. Violin Concerto No. 4 In D
  7. Wind Serenade No. 12 In C Minor - Andante: Wind Serenade No. 12 In C Minor
  8. Concerto For Flute And Harp I - In C - Andatino
  9. Piano Concerto No. 27 In B-Flat
  10. Symphony No. 34 In C: Symphony No. 34 In C - Andante Di Molto
  11. Fantasia In D Minor

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good Music to Sleep By.......2007-06-08

Well, as far as music for meditation goes, I'm not so sure about this product for that purpose. When I meditate, I tend to need more monotonous sounds to do it by - however, this CD is GREAT for relaxation and sleeping. So I still give it 4 out of 5 stars even though I won't be using it for its stated purpose. Still well-worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars Enjoyment.......2007-05-07

All the pieces are the perfect ones for the relaxation. As a collector I am impressed of the selections chosen for this album.

5 out of 5 stars Best Music to Have on When You Work.......2007-01-22

When I am working and I need to block out sounds to concentrate on what I am doing, I always put on this CD. Besides the fact that it is easy to listen to, it doesn't distract me from my work, and I never get bored or tired of the music. I'm reluctant to purchase a similar album in the fear that it won't be as good as the Mozart Meditation.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent for Massage!.......2006-04-06

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 it at home as a soothing backdrop for reading/ sewing/ paperwork/ etc. Excellent arrangements & clarity -- DON'T MISS!

5 out of 5 stars MOZART FOR MEDITATION.......2005-09-07

Excellent CD. Love to have it playing in the background of my daily schedule. Soothing. Gentle. Contemplative. HIghly recommend it.
Mozart: Piano Sonatas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Collection
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Mozart: Piano Sonatas

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B00002DEH1
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 46d: 1. Allegro
  2. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 46d: 2. Menuetto I - II
  3. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 46e: 1. Allegro
  4. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 46e: 2. Menuetto
  5. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 1. Allegro
  6. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 2. Andante
  7. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 279: 3. Allegro
  8. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 1. Allegro assai
  9. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 2. Adagio
  10. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 280: 3. Presto
  11. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 1. Allegro
  12. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 2. Andante amoroso
  13. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 281: 3. Rondeau. Allegro
  14. Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 1. Adagio
  15. Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 2. Menuetto I - II
  16. Piano Sonata In E Flat Major, K. 282: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 1. Allegro
  2. Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 2. Andante
  3. Piano Sonata In G Major, K. 283: 3. Presto
  4. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 1. Allegro
  5. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 2. Rondo en Polonaise. Andante
  6. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 284: 3. Andante - Thema - Variations I-XII
  7. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 1. Allegro con spirito
  8. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 2. Andante un poco adagio
  9. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 309: 3. Rondeau. Allegretto grazioso
  10. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 1. Allegro con spirito
  11. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 2. Andante con espressione
  12. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 311: 3. Rondo. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 1. Allegro maestoso
  2. Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 2. Andante cantabile con espressione
  3. Piano Sonata In A Minor, K. 310: 3. Presto
  4. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 1. Allegro moderato
  5. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 2. Andante cantabile
  6. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: 3. Allegretto
  7. Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 1. Andante grazioso - Thema - Variations I - VI
  8. Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 2. Menuetto - Trio
  9. Piano Sonata In A Major, K. 331: 3. Alla turca. Allegretto

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 1. Allegro
  2. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 2. Adagio
  3. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 332: 3. Allegro assai
  4. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 1. Allegro
  5. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 2. Andante cantabile
  6. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 333: 3. Allegretto grazioso
  7. Fantasia In C Minor, K. 475: Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Piu allegro - Primo tempo
  8. Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 1. Molto allegro
  9. Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 2. Adagio
  10. Piano Sonata In C Minor, K. 457: 3. Allegro assai

Tracks:

  1. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 1. Allegro (K. 533)
  2. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 2. Andante (K. 533)
  3. Piano Sonata In F Major, K. 533: 3. Rondo. Allegretto (K. 494)
  4. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 1. Allegro
  5. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 2. Andante
  6. Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 545: 3. Rondo. Allegretto
  7. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 1. Allegro
  8. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 2. Adagio
  9. Piano Sonata In B Flat Major, K. 570: 3. Allegretto
  10. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 1. Allegro
  11. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 2. Adagio
  12. Piano Sonata In D Major, K. 576: 3. Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection.......2007-08-04

I bought this cd to learn the sonatas on the piano. Of course, the music is beautiful. It was just what I wanted.

5 out of 5 stars Yes, perfect.......2007-07-11

Fabulous music. Simple, direct, un-affected peformances that are a delight to listen-to over and over again. At times the playing is utterly sublime. These performances are technically perfect in a smooth sense - and totally absorbing.

4 out of 5 stars Mozart-A prisoner of his own time........2006-09-08

If you were to clump all of the composers of the classical era together, mix them up, and listen to them willy-nilly in a blind hearing test, you'll never be able to tell the difference between them... until you hear Mozart. Mozart's era was not rich in harmony. To me, Haydn wrote the same symphony over and over. Stamitz and Gossec... love 'em, but they were also prisoners of this classical harmony. But Mozart was able to put his fingerprint on all of his music. You can pick his music out blindly with ease because it is unmistakingly Mozart. That's why we have a mostly Mozart festival and not a mostly Kraus (who?) festival.

As this cd shows, Mozart's music was sublime. But even he struggled with using this "harmony of the day". If you were to study the catalogues of Mozart's symphonies, sonatas, and chamber music, let's face it; you would hear a lot of turkies before you made it to the peacocks. We would have to wait until Chopin until the harmonies fattened up a little.

Having said that, you have to completely hail Mozart for taking what was available to him in his day and creating some of the most sublime music with it. It would be like for the next ten years all the world had available to eat was peas, and 200 years from now one man became immortal for the many interesting ways he was able to manipulate peas into a meal.

5 out of 5 stars Good music and good value.......2006-08-28

Bought this for my son who is learning to play piano. Lots of good music, not too expensive.

5 out of 5 stars Five and a half hours of joy for not much bucks.......2005-11-11

This is just about the best money I've ever spent on music. I love Eschenbach's interpretations: tenderness and emotional intimacy in spades---and dazzling effects without self-consciousness or "athletic" display of technique. I would say that he "lets Mozart be Mozart," except that these interpretations have so much personality that Eschenbach's own life-energy must be coming through. I just think that his own personality complements Mozart's perfectly.

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