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Beethoven at Bedtime: A Gentle Prelude to Sleep
from: Philips
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Bach: Cello Suites Nos. 1-6
from: EMI Classics
: :Mstislav Rostropovich is one of the few musicians who can create a larger-than-life experience through the combined forces of exceptional music, a beautiful instrument, and uncommonly facile communicative skills. In his performances of Bach's transcendent masterpieces for solo cello, Rostropovich finds a perfect balance between a romantic, rhapsodic interpretation and one that emphasizes the purely formal 'aridity' of Bach's structures. Although it's nearly impossible to isolate one or two highlights, the Sarabande and Prelude from Suite No. 5 are among the most profoundly moving cello performances you will ever hear--the closest we probably ...
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David Oistrakh: The Complete EMI Recordings
from: EMI Classics
: :Mstislav Rostropovich is one of the few musicians who can create a larger-than-life experience through the combined forces of exceptional music, a beautiful instrument, and uncommonly facile communicative skills. In his performances of Bach's transcendent masterpieces for solo cello, Rostropovich finds a perfect balance between a romantic, rhapsodic interpretation and one that emphasizes the purely formal 'aridity' of Bach's structures. Although it's nearly impossible to isolate one or two highlights, the Sarabande and Prelude from Suite No. 5 are among the most profoundly moving cello performances you will ever hear--the closest we probably ...
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Goldberg Variations
from: OXINGALE RECORDS
: :Widely popularized by Glenn Gould's recording of 1955, J. S. Bach s monumental Goldberg Variations has become a musical shrine where transcriptions are offered for almost any instrument or combination, from solo guitar to saxophone quartet. Each brings a new perspective to the piece, endlessly enriching our experience and enjoyment of Bach's inventiveness, and giving credence to the German maxim Niemand kann Bach kaputt macht (nobody can ruin Bach!). Bach's music is so strong, it easily transcends time, styles, and instrumental idioms. In this recording, we play the string trio version, dedicated ...
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Bach: Partitas Nos. 2-4
from: Sony Classics
: :Widely popularized by Glenn Gould's recording of 1955, J. S. Bach s monumental Goldberg Variations has become a musical shrine where transcriptions are offered for almost any instrument or combination, from solo guitar to saxophone quartet. Each brings a new perspective to the piece, endlessly enriching our experience and enjoyment of Bach's inventiveness, and giving credence to the German maxim Niemand kann Bach kaputt macht (nobody can ruin Bach!). Bach's music is so strong, it easily transcends time, styles, and instrumental idioms. In this recording, we play the string trio version, dedicated ...
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The Most Relaxing Classical Album In the World Ever, Volume II
: :Widely popularized by Glenn Gould's recording of 1955, J. S. Bach s monumental Goldberg Variations has become a musical shrine where transcriptions are offered for almost any instrument or combination, from solo guitar to saxophone quartet. Each brings a new perspective to the piece, endlessly enriching our experience and enjoyment of Bach's inventiveness, and giving credence to the German maxim Niemand kann Bach kaputt macht (nobody can ruin Bach!). Bach's music is so strong, it easily transcends time, styles, and instrumental idioms. In this recording, we play the string trio version, dedicated ...
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Works of Igor Stravinsky
from: Sony Classics
:Album Details:2007 Issue of 22 CDs Filled with the Works of the Great Composer Drawn from the Vaults of Columbia Records.
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For Thy Pleasure
from: Delos Records
:Album Details:2007 Issue of 22 CDs Filled with the Works of the Great Composer Drawn from the Vaults of Columbia Records.
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Luciano Pavarotti: O Holy Night
from: Decca
:Album Details:2007 Issue of 22 CDs Filled with the Works of the Great Composer Drawn from the Vaults of Columbia Records.
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Beethoven: Favourite Piano Sonatas
:Album Details:2007 Issue of 22 CDs Filled with the Works of the Great Composer Drawn from the Vaults of Columbia Records.
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