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Chill Out

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by: Various Artists

Release Date September 02, 1996

CD-Charts Position 2
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The Sound of Classic FM

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by: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Covent Garden Royal Opera House Orchestra Soloists, Philharmonia Orchestra

Release Date March 31, 2001
I've been a Classic FM fan for years now and I was delighted when I heard this three CD box set being advertised on the radio. It's absolutely packed with some fantastic pieces of classical music. Some of them I was familiar with - and others - like Spohr's Clarinet Concerto have been a real ear-opener for me. This has gone to the top of the pile of my favourite CDs - and I would recommend it 100% to all music lovers. Whether you already know a lot about classical music and want the highlights of your collection on just three discs - or whether you are just turning on to classical music for the first time, I guarantee you'll love The Sound of Classic FM.

CD-Charts Position 3
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Delius - Orchestral Works

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by: London Symphony Orchestra

Release Date November 21, 1994
Some glowing performances here from Barbirolli with either his own Halle Orchestra or the LSO. Brigg Fair just about hangs together but its not a memorable work compared to the lovely warmth of the glowing Florida Suite. The more well known works such as the 'Walk into Paradise Garden' and the 'Song of Summer' have tremendous impact, the classic Barbirolli 'con-amore' richness; the LSO strings are rivetting in both pieces. There's plenty of atmosphere in the more impressionistic works, again the LSO playing with due sensitivity. Considering its price, this is a fine Delius collection in every respect (given reservations about Brigg Fair).

CD-Charts Position 4
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Music for a Summer Afternoon

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from: The Gift of Music

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Some glowing performances here from Barbirolli with either his own Halle Orchestra or the LSO. Brigg Fair just about hangs together but its not a memorable work compared to the lovely warmth of the glowing Florida Suite. The more well known works such as the 'Walk into Paradise Garden' and the 'Song of Summer' have tremendous impact, the classic Barbirolli 'con-amore' richness; the LSO strings are rivetting in both pieces. There's plenty of atmosphere in the more impressionistic works, again the LSO playing with due sensitivity. Considering its price, this is a fine Delius collection in every respect (given reservations about Brigg Fair).

CD-Charts Position 5
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Flaming June; English songs & music for Summer

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by: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Penelope Martin-Smith; Martin Souter

Release Date November 08, 2003
Some glowing performances here from Barbirolli with either his own Halle Orchestra or the LSO. Brigg Fair just about hangs together but its not a memorable work compared to the lovely warmth of the glowing Florida Suite. The more well known works such as the 'Walk into Paradise Garden' and the 'Song of Summer' have tremendous impact, the classic Barbirolli 'con-amore' richness; the LSO strings are rivetting in both pieces. There's plenty of atmosphere in the more impressionistic works, again the LSO playing with due sensitivity. Considering its price, this is a fine Delius collection in every respect (given reservations about Brigg Fair).