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Bach: Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Theta

Release Date September 17, 2001

CD-Charts Position 262
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Mozart: Die Zauberflöte

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Great Recordings of the Century

Release Date September 04, 2000
There really isn't much to say.

Yes, this is an "old recording" and it shows the technology of its age with a slight lack of bright crispness, but DON'T LET THIS PUT YOU OFF.

There are some performances that are genuinely special and even if they were recorded in 1964, before the advent of digital recording techniques, they remain special nevertheless. This performance has gravitas, power, majesty and sublime magnificence.

Yes, I'd accept that Lucia Popp could have done with being a bit more fearsome - she is, after all, the epitome of monstrous evil - but that is the tiniest of criticisms when you're wallowing in her GLORIOUS voice and utterly brilliant coloratura.

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CD-Charts Position 263
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Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals; Symphony No 3

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Cfp

Release Date February 05, 2007
There really isn't much to say.

Yes, this is an "old recording" and it shows the technology of its age with a slight lack of bright crispness, but DON'T LET THIS PUT YOU OFF.

There are some performances that are genuinely special and even if they were recorded in 1964, before the advent of digital recording techniques, they remain special nevertheless. This performance has gravitas, power, majesty and sublime magnificence.

Yes, I'd accept that Lucia Popp could have done with being a bit more fearsome - she is, after all, the epitome of monstrous evil - but that is the tiniest of criticisms when you're wallowing in her GLORIOUS voice and utterly brilliant coloratura.

This is the best recording ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 264
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Elgar: Enigma Variations

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date June 12, 1990
Norman del Mar was a much-loved and usually very effective conductor. He recorded very little, which is a pity, but his reputation was never front-rank whatever his qualities, and it's names that sell records of familiar repertoire. So it is very nice to have this excellent account of 'Enigma' backed by these spirited marches. The Variations are beautifully played and very well characterised with well-judged tempi and phrasing that is neat and/or lyrical as required. When I first heard the recording (on the radio years ago) I did not know who was conducting and immediately thought of some very big names. Well, del Mar wasn't one of those, but this is still one of the best versions in the catalogue.

CD-Charts Position 265
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Gospel Greats

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: London Community Gospel Choir

Release Date April 02, 1991
this was a good buy. quite different in sound to the way the originals were sung. the background vocals were excellent. quite surprised it was londoners who did the music cos it sounded like Americans. a good album to listen to when chilling with friends and family.

CD-Charts Position 266
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Moments of Time

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Phamie Gow

Release Date September 03, 2007
I first heard War Song played on Classic FM & was convinced it was an Einaudi piece that was new to me. Phamie Gow plays her own compositions in a similar style - fresh & soothing. A perfect choice for a Summer's evening with a glass of wine to chill out. My only complaint? It's just 42 minutes long...

CD-Charts Position 267
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Jerusalem

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Bands Of The Salvation Army

Release Date June 16, 2003
I first heard War Song played on Classic FM & was convinced it was an Einaudi piece that was new to me. Phamie Gow plays her own compositions in a similar style - fresh & soothing. A perfect choice for a Summer's evening with a glass of wine to chill out. My only complaint? It's just 42 minutes long...

CD-Charts Position 268
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Diana Damrau - Donna (Mozart arias)

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Cercle de l'Harmonie, Jérémie Rhorer

Release Date November 03, 2008
Another stunner of an album by this cult soprano from Germany. Every track is a highlight, and a showcase of her amazing vocal ability. Buy it as soon as you can...

CD-Charts Position 269
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Souvenirs

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Anna Netrebko Elina Garanca Piotr Beczala Andrew Swait Prague Philharmonia Emmanuel Villaume Prague Philharmonic Choir

Release Date November 17, 2008
Another stunner of an album by this cult soprano from Germany. Every track is a highlight, and a showcase of her amazing vocal ability. Buy it as soon as you can...

CD-Charts Position 270
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Born

CD-Charts > Music > Classical
by: Bond

Release Date August 25, 2003
I'm a hardened, dyed-in-the-wool classical music lover. I have hundreds of classical cds and maybe one shelf of what you'd call pop.

This cd, as has been said, is not classical. Oh sure, the tunes are familiar, but there's a disco beat to them and they've been heavily arranged. When I first saw this group, I did wonder if they were following the lamentable modern trend of looks over talent.

But you know what? I actually really enjoyed it. These ladies can play. Very well, in fact. It's perfect if you like classical, but are in the mood for something a little wilder, or maybe if you are not at all into classical but want to dip your toe in the water.

In short, this was the first Bond album I bought. I now own three.