Best Classical Overtures
Sing along symphonies by Beethoven's Wig are zany stick-in-your-head lyrics set to the greatest hits of classical music. symphony no. You'll also marvel at the expertise throughout the CD, with all the pieces well played yet thoroughly fun. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have had to explain to him that the words to the songs were written by someone else, not the composer. It is has lead to some great discussions about what a composer is and the difference between the music and the lyrics."
"We used to hear these played every Saturday morning on Classic 99, KFUO, St. Louis' classical music station, till the Missouri Synod made the horrific mistake of selling the station in 2010."
"She has also started comparing the music to what she has heard from her Barbie Swan Lake movie and the Beauty and the Beast play we saw. I personally love that it creates a story for each song--which is what lots of people miss when listening to classic music."
"I bought this to share with the grandchildren but have played it for myself so often that I can now sing many of the tunes."
"We LOVE this!"
"If you are looking for a fun gift for someone who likes classical music, pick this one!"
"In less than a week, my kids could name all the pieces, who they were composed by, and had all the words memorized."
"The words are catchy to each song and they walk around the house singing them all day."
Claudio Abbado makes a welcome appearance in Collectors Edition at last, with his classic recording of the complete Mendelssohn Symphonies and selected Overtures - now made available at budget price for the first time.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you've been considering purchasing this collection grab it!"
"Mendelssohn is one of my favorite composers, and Abbado conducted the London Symphony very well."
"Mine came from England and the CD didn't have a poor sector."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"great stuff."
"And this is one of the few performances of the 4th which makes plain why Schubert called it his "Tragic" symphony (the relatively slow tempo for the first movement can initially be disconcerting, but the gains in plangency and emotional depth soon become obvious)."
"While universally recognized as an incomparable melodist, some of Schubert's music has been criticized for lacking structure and showing signs of immaturity. No one questions his lieder abilities or the glory of the "Unfinished" or "Great" C Major, but the early symphonies seem to create plenty of doubters. A dour looking gentleman whose extensive knowledge of scores is rivaled by precious few, he is determined to make a case for these early symphonies. Well, the risk is that while trying to show forth the structural skill in the symphonies, Harnoncourt will lose sight of Schubert's indispensible lyric qualities, and his rollicking youthfulness. He manages to find pensive dreaminess in the "Unfinished" and a feeling of nostalgia the makes the oldest memories seem fresh, all without suffering vitality. He still finds time to dig deep; if you sit down in a quiet room with good earphones and take a listen, your breath will come in short gasps as you witness his phenomenal ability to make all the orchestral parts bristle with such life and detail."
"I adore Schubert, Rubenstein and the Guarneri Quartet playing the Quintet, Murray Perahia playing the Impromptus, etc."
"Beethoven's expanded formal designs shine brilliantly in the Schubert eighth and ninth, his 600-plus Lieder infusing sonata form with lyrical melodies that subtly draw you into the process and keep you resting in the palm of a modest yet confident hand."
Best Classical Marches
TREASURY OF CHRISTMAS: From Elvis's I'll Be Home for Christmas to Bing Crosby's White Christmas...Pavarotti's O Holy Night to Alabama's Tennessee Christmas - this 2-CD set is the most recognized Christmas compilation ever.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a good collection of classic Christmas favorites that is good for background at any holiday gathering."
"I have a large collection of Christmas records and Cd's - This one you just put on and it brings back memories of he past."
"The songs I remember from my childhood."
"Has all the old songs from artists I listened to in my childhood."
"This is the ONLY Christmas collection."
Best Classical Tone Poems
The Most Relaxing Classical Music in The Universe, the 1st 2-CD set in the & Most Relaxing, series features some of the most well known classical pieces of all time, including Canon in D, Clair De Lune, Fur Elise, Ave Marie, Moonlight Sonata, Adagio for Strings, Greensleeves, and More!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This collection of Classical music is superb."
"I am new to classical music but i must say this cd is fantastic."
"I love listening to this on the speake's of our travel trailer."
"Very good for relaxing."
"Added this to my collection of relaxing music to fall asleep to."
"great music, very soothing."
Best Classical Intermezzos
An extraordinary 20-CD collection of great works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Ravel, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, J. Strauss, R. Strauss, Schumann, Wagner, Dvorak, Grieg and Liszt.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We started out with the Phillips "Set Your Life to Music" series; Mozart for your Mind, Beethoven for Bedtime, etc. I was a little more worried about the sound quality than I was about the musical selection since I was not too familiar with most of these composers. There are some pieces here that I am very familiar with (and always wondered who composed them, which now I know), as well as some that I have never heard before and have thoroughly enjoyed being exposed to."
"20 the the Greats.... full sections/movements of the highlighted works."
"This collection of Classical Music is extensive and was excellently compiled."
"love classical music,this collection is awesome,although i was a bit let down by the beethoven cd cause fur elise wasn't on it,and the mozart cd doesn't have marriage of figaro another let down,but still a very awesome classical music collection."
"I bougth this item to start my classical songs collection and I'm very satisfied with the product."
"I purchased it to use as part of my world history high school class."
"I am not a music buff, but I do thoroughly enjoy classical music and thought this was a great beginner set."
Best Classical Incidental Music
CD- Mozart, CD2- Bach, CD3- Beethoven, CD4- J. Strauss, CD5- Wagner, CD6- Tchaikovsky, CD7- Vivaldi, CD8- Chopin, CD9- Schubert, CD10- Verdi.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"it's not the moog version i have on LP, but it's lovely and i keep going back to enjoy it over and over again."
"Great selection of music for cheap."
"I just bought the $2.19 download."
"5 to Egmont Overture), Strauss - tracks 36 to 43 (Die Fledermaus to Gypsy Baron einzugmarsch), Wagner - tracks 44 to 51 (Tannhauser overture to Tannhauser guests), Tchaikovsky - tracks 52 to 61 (Piano Concerto No."
"The collection is absolutely amazing, however one cd had all its sprockets broken (i guess in shipping) that hold it in place but thankfully there were no damages."
"Great music selection and you get 106 great songs for $2 ."
"Quick delivery, cds where like brand new, very surprising for the price but very satisfied."