classical music: christmas

classical music: christmas

classical music:

Christmas

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 ...

The Best of the Three Tenors

Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, ...

Decca, 2002

The best from the three greatest...
The first thing we must establish here is that this is not meant to be opera. This is three exceptionally talented tenors enjoying themselves and giving tremendous joy to those listening by singing mostly popular "evergreens" and also some operatic arias. The beauty in ...

Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics, Vol. 2

Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, ...

Buena Vista, 2006

Great CD for baby (and adults shhh)
This is great CD. We love Vol. 1 but it was getting a little over played so we bought Vol. 2. It's THE best thing for a car ride. Especially with a fussy baby who hates cars.

Angel Voices

Steven Geraghty, Franz Xaver Gruber, ...

EMI Classics, 2006

Immaculate (as usual)
The studio disc "Angel Voices" represents a well-crafted cross-section of Libera's work across the majority of its 24 year history; a "greatest hits" disc. If you're brand new to Libera, start right here: this disc has the majority of their most well-known work from ...

Vaughan Williams: The Collector's Edition

Benjamin Luxon, Brian Etheridge, ...

EMI Classics, 2008

Great Value, Fine Performances
For lovers of Ralph Vaughan Williams' music, the prospect of obtaining most of his works on 30 CDs for $50 or less should be irresistible. It's a great way to fill in the gaps in your collection, or to become acquainted with RVW's less familiar works. Among the ...

One Chance

Paul Potts

Sony, 2007

Awsome Voice
Paul Potts has an amazing voice - it brings tears to my eyes to listen to him. He really connects with his audience. Waiting for his next CD.

Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies

Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, ...

Buena Vista, 2005

Saved My Sanity
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 ...

The Most Soothing Lullabies In The Universe

Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Denon Records, 2004

sooth for both unborn and newborn babies.
very soothing for the unborn baby (decreases in-utero kicking) and the newborn baby (increases between-feedings time at night). highly recommended for any newly minted parents out there.

The Nutcracker / Baryshnikov, Kirkland, Charmoli

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland

Kultur Video, 2004

the Nutcracker/Baryshnikov & Kirkland
This production is fabulous! Baryshnikov is at the height of his talent, and Kirkland is breathtaking. The best Nutcracker I have seen.

Northern Lights

Sissel

Denon Records, 2007

Sissel has arrived
During this last Christmas I was watching PBS and saw a singer that brought me to tears. Her voice was so pure and angelic, I could not believe what I was hearing. Sissel has the voice of an angel, her voice is literally God given. I went out and bought the Christmas ...

White Christmas

Irving Berlin, Anastasia Barzee, ...

Ghostlight, 2006

Yeah !!!
I love this album -- I saw the show in SF twice and recently in Detroit -- the album captures all of the wonderful score and the cast on the album is super -- although they made one curious recording faux pas as far as I am concerned -- why records a Randy Skinner tap ...

David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf"

Benjamin Britten, Sergey Prokofiev, ...

RCA, 1992

Symphony fun for kids
Peter and the Wolf is a great way to get the kids to listen to classical music. It's fun and very entertaining.

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!

Messiah (George Frederick Handel) London Philharmonic Orchestra

Handel, London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, ...

Sparrow, 2002

For Every Day of Every Year
Many envision Christmas when they hear Messiah spoken in reference to Handel's classical craftsmanship. I, personally, envision all year round listening rapture. Handel's composition details various epics of Christ's life--His birth, ministry, crucifixion, ...

Bach at Bedtime: Lullabies for the Still of the Night

Andreas Greger, Janos Starker, ...

Philips, 1995

Mellow, Sleepy, Wonderful
I bought this CD for myself, a 60 year old. I have trouble sleeping and have been buying CDs by this company. They are all wonderful. I'm asleep in about 15 minutes!