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Henryk Gorecki: Symphony 3 'Sorrowful Songs'»rank: 4513from: Nonesuch
: essential recording:This album, which catapulted Polish composer Henryk Gorecki to into the international spotlight, takes texts born in pain and turns them into statements of affirmation through the use of music that ebbs and flows in mystic minimalism. The clear voice of soprano Dawn Upshaw, singing the Polish texts, is a large part of the success of this particular recording, but the music, contemporary without either dissonance or movie-music mawkishness, clarifies and uplifts the words. This is a moving and ... |
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Orff: Carmina Burana»rank: 3911from: Teldec
: essential recording:This album, which catapulted Polish composer Henryk Gorecki to into the international spotlight, takes texts born in pain and turns them into statements of affirmation through the use of music that ebbs and flows in mystic minimalism. The clear voice of soprano Dawn Upshaw, singing the Polish texts, is a large part of the success of this particular recording, but the music, contemporary without either dissonance or movie-music mawkishness, clarifies and uplifts the words. This is a moving and ... |
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Odyssey»rank: 8502by: Hayley Westenra
: :Hayley Westenra's new album 0dyssey was always going to be a different proposition to Pure, the record-breaking 2003 collection which marked her international debut. A lot has happened to the young New Zealander over the past two or three years--and those changes are clearly reflected by a record which encapsulates her growth from a budding teenage prodigy into a mature young woman.Now, at 18, Hayley is ready to show the world how much she has grown up, both as an ... |
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Collection 1: The Solo Piano Recordings (Box)»rank: 22734by: Martha Argerich
: :For over 40 years Martha Argerich's recordings on Deutsche Grammophon have remained in the catalog and many are still best sellers. This 8-CD collection presents re-issues of eight solo LP recitals made between 1960 and 1983. The recordings have been remastered and are presented in chronological order, as originally programmed, with the original LP cover art on the individual sleeves. ln addition, a booklet with new program notes and rare photos is included with the set. These performances are essential ... |
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Andre Rieu: Christmas with Andre Rieu»rank: 13029starring: Andre Rieu
:Description:As seen on PBS... A delightful Christmas experience featuring timeless yuletide favorites filmed in many of Europe's most beautiful locations. |
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O'Reilly Street»rank: 5539from: Red Seal
: :Sir James Galway, revered as one of the world's greatest flute players, and the two-time Grammy®-nominated Cuban music group, Tiempo Libre, offer an exuberant Afro-Cuban take on music from the Claude Bolling Jazz Suites as well as a number of vibrant new compositions. The album, named after a bustling street in 0ld Havana honoring the military contributions of an lrish General, marks a new cultural intersection uniting classical, jazz and Cuban music. |
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Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile (W/Dvd) (Dlx)»rank: 4487by: Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile
: :Deluxe Edition CD+DVD. DVD features performances and interviews. |
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Magic of Christmas»rank: 1926from: Roadrunner Records
: :Deluxe Edition CD+DVD. DVD features performances and interviews. |
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Angels: Christmas with the Great Sopranos»rank: 2000from: Decca
: :Celebrate Christmas with some of the most beautiful melodies written for the holidays and sung by the most gorgeous voices. With opera stars both past and present, from Leontyne Price and Joan Sutherland to Renée Fleming and Angela Gheorghiu, this generously filled CD includes everyone's favorite songs, including '0 Holy Night,' 'Silent Night,' 'Hark! The herald Angels Sing' and much more. |
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Solo Piano»rank: 5765from: Sony
: :Celebrate Christmas with some of the most beautiful melodies written for the holidays and sung by the most gorgeous voices. With opera stars both past and present, from Leontyne Price and Joan Sutherland to Renée Fleming and Angela Gheorghiu, this generously filled CD includes everyone's favorite songs, including '0 Holy Night,' 'Silent Night,' 'Hark! The herald Angels Sing' and much more. |