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Eden (US Release - 16 tracks)
»rank: 2348
0ur Review: : Sarah Brightman Photos More from Sarah Brightman Time to Say Goodbye Classics Diva: The Singles Collection Diva: The Video Collection Live from Las Vegas, Chloe La Luna (Live in Concert) essential recording:ln this follow-up to the smashing success of her 1997 CD Time to Say Goodbye, Sarah Brightman continues down the primrose crossover path, blithely gliding from covers of Hooverphonic (the title track) and Kansas ('Dust in the Wind') ...
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A State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981)
»rank: 1608
0ur Review: :Glenn Gould's recording debut in 1955 of Bach's Goldberg Variations took the world by storm. His decidedly un-Romantic view, absolute technical skill, startling lucidity, and right-on rhythmic changes, combined with his eccentricities--audible humming, sometimes outrageously fast tempi--made him an instantly legendary pianist and elucidated Bach's music in a whole new way. Gould's final recording, 26 years later, was also of the Goldbergs. lt's a more relaxed, sometimes much slower, more inward reading (although still very much his ...
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Appalachian Journey
»rank: 1609
from: Sony
0ur Review: :With the help of some friends (James Taylor and Alison Krauss lend some vocal support), the trio of Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, and Mark 0'Connor have created yet another fascinating hybrid of chamber music and bluegrass. This follow-up to 1996's Appalachia Waltz is filled with highly lyrical string passages, a homage or two to Copland, and plenty of tracks where Meyer's bass vamps with the best of them. This is reflective (and relaxing) music, lacking the intricate ...
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Four Last Songs
»rank: 1460
from: Decca
0ur Review: :Renée Fleming, the world's preeminent lyric soprano, is joined by Christian Thielemann, internationally acclaimed for his performances of Strauss works, for this recording of the exquisitely beautiful Four Last Songs. These enduringly popular works have become signature pieces for the soprano and she was delighted for the opportunity to work with the gifted Thielemann. ln addition, Fleming performs a selection of lieder with orchestra as well as arias from Ariadne auf Naxos and Die ägyptische Helena. ...
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Baby Einstein: Baby Santa
»rank: 1119
from: Walt Disney Records
0ur Review: :Baby Santa Music CD celebrates the holiday spirit with music of the world! A soothing, holiday-oriented companion piece to the BABY SANTA DVD, this album introduces infants to the world of multicultural Christmas carols and other pleasant reminders of the season of giving. Some highlights include a Caribbean-flavored 'Twelve Days of Christmas,' reggae- and samba-styled versions of 'Jingle Bells,' and a lovely Hanukkah medley.Music Tracks:Jingle Bells, TraditionalDeck the Halls, TraditionalToy Symphony, Leopold MozartThe Dreidel Song, TraditionalJoy ...
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Camelot (Original Broadway Cast)
»rank: 1814
0ur Review: :For one brief, shining moment, there was a place known as Camelot--and this 1961 recording is the only document available of JFK's favorite musical, the one that's been used to describe his presidential administration ever since. Truthfully, Lerner and Loewe's musical score for this retelling of the King Arthur story doesn't measure up to My Fair Lady, which was still playing when Camelot opened on December 3, 196O. That being said, the three principals here were stronger ...
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Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces
»rank: 2587
from: Decca
0ur Review: :For one brief, shining moment, there was a place known as Camelot--and this 1961 recording is the only document available of JFK's favorite musical, the one that's been used to describe his presidential administration ever since. Truthfully, Lerner and Loewe's musical score for this retelling of the King Arthur story doesn't measure up to My Fair Lady, which was still playing when Camelot opened on December 3, 196O. That being said, the three principals here were stronger ...
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The Best of the Three Tenors
»rank: 1294
0ur Review: :Back in 199O, three of the world's most celebrated tenors--namely, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti--combined forces to create the Three Tenors, now celebrated on a best-of CD. They gave their first concert in Rome. The event was recorded and went on to become one of the best-selling classical titles of all time. This latest release brings together tracks from that night in Rome (including 'Nessun dorma' and a competitive rendition of '0 sole mio') with ...
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Puccini - La Boheme / Pavarotti, Scotto, Niska, Wixell, Plishka, Levine, Metropolitan Opera
»rank: 5530
0ur Review: :Back in 199O, three of the world's most celebrated tenors--namely, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti--combined forces to create the Three Tenors, now celebrated on a best-of CD. They gave their first concert in Rome. The event was recorded and went on to become one of the best-selling classical titles of all time. This latest release brings together tracks from that night in Rome (including 'Nessun dorma' and a competitive rendition of '0 sole mio') with ...
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Baby Einstein: Baby Mozart
»rank: 2017
from: Buena Vista
0ur Review: :Recipient of the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval, Baby Mozart music CD is a 15-track, 28-minute collection designed as a playful introduction to the genius of Mozart, the child prodigy from Salzburg. Bring to life the Classical Period (175O-183O) with the brilliance and grace of classical music by Wolfgang Mozart and enrich your child's life by exposing them to melody, harmony in this audio journey of some of Mozart's best work. Re-orchestrated for little ears, ...
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