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Simply Baroque
from: Sony
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Debussy for Daydreaming
from: Philips
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Angel Voices: Libera In Concert
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Voice of the Violin
: : Constantly exhorted to 'sing,' string players naturally try to emulate that most beautiful musical instrument, the human voice; no wonder they literally want to get their fingers on the treasures of the vocal repertoire. Joshua Bell has appropriated some of its best-loved songs and operatic arias, from Mozart through the romantics to Orff. Slow, sustained, lovely and yes, singing, these beguiling melodies and wide emotional range are eminently well suited to the violin. Credit for most of the ...
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Beethoven's Wig, Vol. 2: More Sing-Along Symphonies
from: Rounder / Umgd
: :From a pure-pleasure standpoint, the first Beethoven's Wig was nothing to flip over, and the second disc in the series follows suit. However, that is not to say that this is not a valuable and possibly ingenious record. Those unfamiliar with the premise will quickly get the picture: Producer/writer/lead singer/chief clever guy Richard Perlmutter gathers a bundle of important classical works (Paganini's 'Violin Concerto #2,' Strauss' 'Blue Danube Waltz') and makes up silly, catchy lyrics to lay over them, ...
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Tannhauser
:Description:'Conducted by Sir Colin Davis, the score is interpreted splendidly.' (The New York Times) Gwyneth Jones bravely tackles the roles of both Elisabeth and Venus with glorious tone and splendid stage presence. This 1978 production from Bayreuth was directed by Götz Friedrich, and includes choreography by John Neumeier with stage designs by Jürgen Rose. The controversial production shocked many opera patrons while ushering in a new age of Wagner interpretation.
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Mozart: Piano Sonatas
from: Deutsche Grammophon
:Description:'Conducted by Sir Colin Davis, the score is interpreted splendidly.' (The New York Times) Gwyneth Jones bravely tackles the roles of both Elisabeth and Venus with glorious tone and splendid stage presence. This 1978 production from Bayreuth was directed by Götz Friedrich, and includes choreography by John Neumeier with stage designs by Jürgen Rose. The controversial production shocked many opera patrons while ushering in a new age of Wagner interpretation.
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Puccini - La Boheme
from: Deutsche Grammophon
:Album Description:The hottest soprano/tenor combination in opera today follow up their sensational pairing in 'La Traviata', portraying another immortal star-crossed couple in Puccini's 'La Bohème.' A youthful cast bring a special authenticity and enthusiasm to this timeless tale of bohemians in Paris. Recorded in concert, with the excitement and spontaneity of a live performance; but in studio-like conditions, for superior sound quality. Classic FM raved about the performances: 'We get a Latinate passionate Rodolfo and a more delicately responsive ...
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Verdi - La Traviata
:Album Description:The hottest soprano/tenor combination in opera today follow up their sensational pairing in 'La Traviata', portraying another immortal star-crossed couple in Puccini's 'La Bohème.' A youthful cast bring a special authenticity and enthusiasm to this timeless tale of bohemians in Paris. Recorded in concert, with the excitement and spontaneity of a live performance; but in studio-like conditions, for superior sound quality. Classic FM raved about the performances: 'We get a Latinate passionate Rodolfo and a more delicately responsive ...
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Air on a G String
from: Telarc
:Album Description:The hottest soprano/tenor combination in opera today follow up their sensational pairing in 'La Traviata', portraying another immortal star-crossed couple in Puccini's 'La Bohème.' A youthful cast bring a special authenticity and enthusiasm to this timeless tale of bohemians in Paris. Recorded in concert, with the excitement and spontaneity of a live performance; but in studio-like conditions, for superior sound quality. Classic FM raved about the performances: 'We get a Latinate passionate Rodolfo and a more delicately responsive ...
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