Sundial Bridge – Redding, California And Winter Came by Enya is the CD recommendation for the week. I looked for Thanksgiving music but was unable to find a complete album of music I thought would meet a certain standard so I am going with And Winter Came. While this is classified as a Christmas album, […]
Archives for November 2015
Music Recommendations To Counter A Violent Week
Two music recommendations come to mind as free societies reel from the violent acts of radicals. The first is titled “Holy Mother” sung by Clapton and Pavarotti. The lyrics are printed below. Lyrics by Eric Clapton Holy mother, where are you? Tonight I feel broken in two I’ve seen the stars fall from the sky […]
Beethoven’s Concertos 1 – 4 Featuring Stephen Kovacevich
While there are numerous recordings of Beethoven’s five concertos, this particular recording on Phillips comes highly recommended. While it does not include my favorite, the fifth concerto, these four are outstanding, particularly the fourth. Rather than take my recommendation, search for some of the top recordings and if possible, add Concerto #5 as it is […]
Leo Kottke, Berlioz, Boito, and Verdi: CD Recommendations For Week
This week I am making two music recommendations, and one actually includes three classical composers. First, the non-classical recommendation. As a very different recommendation I am suggesting readers check out Leo Kottke’s “Instrumentals: Best Of The Capitol Years.” Looking over my star ratings, most are listed at four stars and higher. One cut is included, […]
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