classical music: requiems, elegies & tombeau

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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 ...

Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9

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 ...

25 Mozart Favorites

John Sant'Ambrogio, George Silfies, ...

Vox (Classical), 1996

Wonderful collection and price!
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!

Pavarotti's Greatest Hits

Vincenzo Bellini, Georges Bizet, ...

Decca, 2007

Pavarotti's Greatest Hits
I checked this cd many times at my local Library that I decided to buy it, it is great! I like that the lyrics are included. beautiful songs. Love it.

Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces

Fritz Dolezal, Franklin Cohen, ...

Decca, 2001

What a deal
You get Mozart's best works in 2 CD. The sound is flawless to the common ear. Get it! if you love Mozart

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

Johann Sebastian Bach, Léo Delibes, ...

Angel Records, 1999

Good for relaxing pregnant women
I stumbled onto this album whilst searching bit torrent websites for classical music. I don't normally listen to classical music but thought it might be relaxing for my pregnant wife. After hearing the quality of the performances, the arrangement, and the recording I ...

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection

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.

Mozart Edition: Complete Works (170 CD Box Set)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bruce Abel, ...

Brilliant Classics, 2005

A wonderful set !
I bought the complete set for my birthday. What a wonderful surprise ! Let's say I did not know much about Mozart's music except some few "classics" (the symphonies, the requiem, some piano concertos and sonatas, some serenades and the operas). I love every piece I ...

Andrea Bocelli - Sacred Arias / Myung-Whun Chung

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 ...

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis; Fantasia on

Edward Elgar, Ralph Vaughan Williams, ...

EMI Classics, 2000

barbirolli at his best
I first heard Elgar's Introduction and Allegro for Strings in a DG recording by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra; when I saw this recording in my college library, I thought to myself, "I wonder if Barbirolli can play it better..." Barbirolli seems to have Midas' touch ...

Works of Igor Stravinsky

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 ...

Verdi: Requiem & Operatic Choruses

Paul Plishka, Giuseppe Verdi, ...

Telarc, 1990

Great version
There are version of Verdi's Requiems in that market. I consider this to be onre the best ones I have heard. What adds to this perfomance is the quality of the manufacturer's transfer.

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

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!

Prayer: A Windham Hill Collection

Michael Manring, Philip Baker, ...

RCA, 2003

Music for Meditation
This is a delightful collection of music appropriate to meditative prayer. It is often my prayer companion, and I like the style and performance found on this CD. I highly recommend it to people who enjoy deeper reflection with a wordless musical background.

Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem]

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.