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1.Bach: Violin Concertos from: EMI Classics August 13, 2002
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I can understand the criticism and praise from the reviewers on this interpretation. Once again, it's a matter of taste and ultimately liking the balance between technical skill and expression. Sometimes the tempi can alter the course of appreciation as well, and I think that's more the case here. To my ear, this is a very solid and beautiful rendition. Perlman plays with a very distinct crispness and Zukerman contributes handsomely on this recording. The slow movement of the double violin concerto has almost a pulse to it which is unique but I don't find it distracting or taking away from the movement at all. All the pieces are played beautifully with feeling and mastery of technique. I have several versions of these pieces and this is the one I come back to most often.

2.Ultimate Classical Christmas Album of All Time from: Sony October 01, 2002
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Over and over we played "Die Menge der Engel" - - it is stunningly beautiful! The loftiness of the voices, wonderful. We loved the boys/children's choruses on many of the other pieces on the album. Duets by Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavorati - - magnifico! It is a pleasant compilation of traditional favorites and awesome classical pieces that are worth listening to again and again.

3.Jacqueline du Pré - a lasting inspiration by: Antonin Dvorak, Franz Joseph Haydn, Edward Elgar, Maria Theresia von Paradis, Robert Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, Gabriel Faure, Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saens, Manuel de Falla, Max Bruch, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Cesar Franck, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, Sir John Barbirolli, Jacqueline du Pré, Pinchas Zukerman, Roy Jesson, Gerald Moore, John [guitar] Williams, Osian Ellis September 14, 1999
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What can be said about the most beautiful and exciting cellist playing the most beautiful music selection perfectly recorded. I laughed, I cried and above all I wished she was around today. The angels turned in their harps for cellos.

4.Dinner Classics: The Italian Album from: Sony May 17, 1990
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Elegant, soothing and graceful. I recently moved into a work-at-home situation and had to get away from my rock-and-roll standards if I were to get any work done. I find the rich sounds of this album perfect for me. It isn't distracting and seems to steer my creative energies effortlessly. I love it.

5.Vivaldi: The Four Seasons from: Deutsche Grammophon October 25, 1990
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The recording is filled with character, grunting, noises, and the audience applause, ect. I really truly feel that the Italians do Vivaldi the best, so far I found Four Seasons by Pietro Antonio to have that authentic Italian art, warmth, influence, passion, and vigor. This recording qualifies on my list because, even though it's not authentically Italian it still has warmth and passion.

6.Schubert: The Piano Trios from: Decca November 11, 1997
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I had to return this CD because I wrote down the wrong D#? I'm sure it is lovely; great performers! KK

7.Masters of the Trumpet from: Deutsche Grammophon August 09, 2005
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I purchased this recording as a reference recording for my trumpet studio. As I started to listen to it, I realized that it contains some of the absolute greatest classical trumpet recordings there are. Rafael Mendez is mind-blowing, Bud Herseth's rendition of the Haydn Concerto is stunningly flawless and Abblasen is a great way to open this 2-CD set. It contains a sample of almost all the great symphonic trumpeters of the last 50 years. A "must have" doesn't even begin to justify how great this set is ... and at Amazon's price, don't even hesitate. Just click BUY and enjoy. This is one purchase that any trumpet lover will never regret.

8.Violin Adagios from: Decca March 20, 2001
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An excellent compilation of folk tunes and violin concerto adagios, played masterfully by some of the world's most revered musicians. Features modern pieces (Korngold, Barber), which are a personal favorite of mine.

9.Bach Violin Concertos from: EMI Classics October 21, 2003
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I have heard many, many recordings of these peices and this recording shines through to be the best. I originally got this cd at the library being relativly new to Mr. Perlman's work. Anyhow, once I put this in my cd player I was astounded to hear such great clarity between soloist and orchestra. A wonderful buy, and when you think you've had a treat with the double violin concertos, just wait for the splendid oboe performance by Mr. Still.

10.The Bells of St. Genevieve and Other Baroque Delights from: RCA January 28, 1992
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The Bells of St. Genevieve CD is a great addition to any collector of great Baroque Music. Treat yourself!!!

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