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21.Saint-Saëns: The Complete Works for Piano and Orchestra from: Hyperion September 03, 2001
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There is no doubt that these are brilliant performances. But the question in my mind is how much do you want three discs of this music? The works are well crafted, certainly, and I suppose they do sparkle. There is often invention that is both surprising and delightful. But after a while one wishes for a bit more of the "red meat" of truly great romantic repertoire. I have something of a soft spot for Saint Saens but discovering his works can be a bit of a mixed experience - sometimes joyful and sometimes almost cringing (at a particularly banal tune, for example). In the end I am not sorry I bought these records and will return to them with pleasure in some moods. But there are byroads of the repertoire that I have mined with more consistently ... Read More:

22.Bach: The Art of the Fugue by: Glenn Gould September 09, 2002
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I cannot understand how this wonderful recording is available at this low price. I also cannot compete with the musical erudition of the two previous reviewers, but I thank them for their reviews and can only say, if you love J.S.Bach, buy this.

23.The Best Gregorian Chant Album In The World... Ever! by: Monks & Choir Boys Of Downside Abbey April 19, 2004
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My wife (for whom I bought it) says that this CD set is very restful and soothing and I have to say that I quite like to hear the singing in the background whilst I slave away at the computer. And, of course, the great thing is that we got two CDs for about the price of one. Excellent!

24.Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass For Peace from: Virgin September 10, 2001
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I would guess that the Amazon reviewer Warwick Thompson is under 25. Anyway, he writes as if he is, judging by his use of the English language ("think Goldfinger", eeeeeeeeh!). He also believes that L'Homme Armee is 16th century. Oh dear. I find the reviews of the actual buyers much more to the point, wheher positive or negative. Pity that the text of the Amazon reviewer is displayed at the top. OK?

25.Echoes: The Einaudi Collection from: Bmg September 01, 2003
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In Echoes, what you get is a relaxing and reflective collection of piano music which is truly excellent. Einaudi is not producing music of any particular genre, but the closest I would say it comes to is 'ambient' rather than 'classical'. I think to treat it as classical would be a bit off the mark. People have talked about it as background music and it's an album where you can pay attention and enjoy it or just choose to let it pass by you. If you travel or commute a lot, you'll find this album to be essential. Highlights are Le Onde, African Melody III, The Days and Odd Days but there's plenty of excellent tracks to be found on here. Only 'Calmo' seems to be a bit pointless. Echoes is one of the most relaxing albums I own. You can enjoy ... Read More:

26.Bach - Sacred Arias & Cantatas by: English Concert August 25, 2008
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This is a long-awaited Bach disc from David Daniels. We are more accustomed to having him sing heroic Handel operatic roles, branch out into American folk songs, or even into Berlioz, but somehow it was inevitable that he would end up recording the Bach arias he has often sung in concert performances of the Passions, the B Minor Mass or Cantatas. And what a disc it has turned out to be. I had never heard him sing Bach before so this disc was a revelation to me. Andreas Scholl has received notable and deserved praise for the purity of his tone and somewhat restrained [Church] interpretation of Bach cantatas for alto, but Daniels' performances here are a different animal, as you would expect from an experienced operatic singer. But these are not vocal fireworks for the ... Read More:

27.Bach - Goldberg Variations (1955) from: Sony Classical July 26, 2004
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This is a truly iconic disc, the legendary performance that introduced an eccentric Canadian pianist to the world at large. Gould had made a sensational debut in New York with a programme that included Beethoven's Op 109 sonate, a Sweelinck fantasia and the Webern variations. Snapped up by a CBS talent scout, he requested his first release should be Bach's Goldberg Variations, a seldom performed work the Leipzig cantor wrote for an aristocratic insomniac. As the recording took place, Gould sat on his pigmy stool, swaying, groaning, humming and playing like a god. Inbetween takes he popped pills, donned his overcoat and ate arrowroot biscuits washed down with spring water as the press gathered curiously to see the spectacle. The resulting LP sold 40,000 copies, redefined ... Read More:

28.Feel Good - Classic FM by: Various Artists September 29, 2008
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A well chosen selection of 26 mostly familiar pieces of orchestral music on 2Ds which, judging by the title and the album cover, is intended to make you feel good and smile. I found the choices a good mix of familiar, like Handel's Zadok the Priest, Haydn's Cello Concerto No.2 and Vivaldi's Gloria, along with slightly less familiar but equally welcome pieces such as the orchestral arrangement of David Bowie's Life on Mars and Elgar's lesser played Finale from his Enigma Variations (it will be instantly recognisable to Classic FM listeners as one of the short jingles used on their radio show). As usual Classic FM have introduced the big names, Hayley Westenra and David Garrett included, and chosen good recordings of recognised orchestras. Yes, ... Read More:

29.Voices of the Valley by: The Fron Male Voice Choir November 20, 2006
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Excellent voices overpowered by incongruous orchestral accompaniment.The richness of the voices was spoiled for one who wants a male voice choir to be just that.This cd does more than it says on the tin,unfortunately.

30.Baby Einstein: Baby Mozart by: The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra February 06, 2006
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This was bought for my second child, who is now 2, but my 5 year old found it in the cd rack and wanted to listen to it, she loves it and insits on putting it on every night, she says it helps her to go to sleep! (and it does, I don't think she has even listened to the last few tracks as she is asleep before the end) Looking to buy some more now!

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