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Classic FM Hall of Fame - The Great Composers

from: Classic FM

Release Date April 05, 2004
The Classic FM Hall of Fame - The Great Composers is classical music in a juke box. What this literally means is a large number of prominent great classical acts to embrace their names with the arena are featured within this 4 DISC compilation and this would delight avid followers of classical music. Why not select your favourite track and enjoy the beauty and splendour of classical music?

The classical acts range from Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Rossini, Strauss and heaps more. From listening to the tracks, you can clearly understand why these legendary names in the classical arena deserve to cement a position as greatest composers of all time. They know how to play classical music and really absorb listeners into the music, ... Read More:

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Classic FM - Hall of Fame Gold

from: Classic FM

Release Date April 05, 2003
As a younger listener of classical music, I have found this album to be a wonderful collection of well loved pieces, all in one place. Perfect. Although previously I did not have much interest in opera, I have found the compositions on this album to be fantastic and I now have a greater appreciation for pieces like Bellini's Casta Diva, and Dvorak's Song to the Moon.
I am only disappointed by one thing, and I am afraid that must be the appalling attitude of anon1659, who thinks that music must be serious to be enjoyed. I have played classical violin since a young age, and find it to be anything but serious. Classical music is beautiful, but you don't need to concentrate when you listen. It has been written to convey emotion, and to be appreciated. ... Read More: