popular music: introduction

popular music: introduction

popular music:

Introduction

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 ...

25 Classical Favorites

Frank Morelli, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Vox (Classical), 1996

great gift
Bought this product for my grandchild to introduce him to classical music. It was perfect. Thanks

Bernstein Century - Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc / Bernstein, New York PO

Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Sony, 1997

Bernstein and Copeland
Copeland's Appalachian Spring and other suites such as Rodeo and Billy the Kid are are at their finest in the hands of Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein gives clarity and strength to America's best composer still to date. Listening to this CD is a great pleasure and ...

Carousel (1956 Film Soundtrack)

Shirley Jones, Claramae Turner, ...

Angel Records, 2001

So perfect
My father beat me once for a misdeed, and I resolved then and there that Iwould never cry under his beltings again. He whipped me 'til his belt broke and I would not give him the satisfaction of one tear. But this music...and this movie... draws out what the ...

Ladies in Lavender

Nigel Hess, Joshua Bell

Sony, 2005

VERY SATISFACTORY
Item (a cd of a music sound track) came as promised, brand new, in original wrapping.

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Sergey Rachmaninov, André Previn, ...

Universal Classics, 2003

Great Entertainment
This is a fabulous recording of Ashkenazy performing with the London Symphony Orchestra, and his performance is enhanced by the formidable conducting of Andre Previn. It's particularly great entertainment if you are a Rachmaninoff fan!

Children's Favorites

Johann Sebastian Bach, Paul [composer] Dukas, ...

Vox (Classical), 2000

A Wonderful Introduction to the Classics
With total playing time clocking in at 78:04 minutes of music, you'll be paying about 6-cents/minute, which is a better bargain than long distance phone calls, and often more rewarding! This disc is far superior than most other "Classics for Kids"-type recordings ...

Art of Segovia

Andres Segovia

Deutsche Grammophon, 2002

Great Sound Quality; Great Value
The 24-bit remastering of these analog recordings from the 1950s and 60s is outstanding. Both disks are chock-full at almost 80 minutes each, and there are a good many songs you don't hear every day. Forty of the 41 tracks are solos, while a short Rodrigo orchestral ...

Mendelssohn: Elijah

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Felix Mendelssohn, ...

EMI Classics, 2005

Still the Best (in most ways)
I sang the Elijah in college more than five decades ago and can still sing along all the choruses from memory. During the time since I have listened to every major recorded release. When I first wrote this review several months ago, I was comparing my vinyl set, ...

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

Isaac Albeniz, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

EMI Classics, 2001

Beautiful piano music!
This is simply an exquisite collection of beautiful piano pieces. I am very satisfied with this purchase. I can read while listening to this music-call it background music...maybe, but even when you're doing something else-the music is there...it does not intrude, but ...

Harmonica:Introduction to the Basic

Warner Bros Publishi, 2005

Harmonica:Introduction to thte Basic
great opening piece for beginners. recommend it for first time players. fun.

Rachmaninoff plays Rachmaninoff

Sergey Rachmaninov, Eugene Ormandy, ...

RCA, 1994

Rachmaninov By Rachmaninov
I had the RCA LP versions of these recordings by Rachmaninov that were issued during his centennial in 1973. The quality of the CD versions is an improvement but one must remember that these are mono recordings (from the 1920's, 30's and 40's) made before the existence ...

Somewhere In Time (1998 Re-recording)

John Barry

Varese Sarabande, 1998

Beautiful and Relaxing
As I massage therapist, I'm always looking for new, relaxing music. This CD is perfect for use in my massage business and my clients love it. It quickly became one of my favorites.

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2; Paganini Rhapsody

Sergey Rachmaninov, Valery Gergiev, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 2005

Pay no heed to the anti-hype
This is a great CD. I've listened to it at least 10 times both in my car and in my phones at work. Yes, I have other versions of these pieces. This version certainly stands up to any I've heard. One disclaimer though is that I have seen Lang Lang in concert and ...

Dinner Classics: The Italian Album

Keith Marjoram, Luigi Boccherini, ...

Sony, 1990

Bravo!
I heard this album for the first time at a restuarant in Florence during my trip to Italy. I was surprised it was from the US beacause it has captured the very soul of Italy. After 7 years it has remained my favorite of all Puccini cds I own. I especially like the ...