Three Tenors in Concert features Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti, great tenors of our generation.  This CD is worth two Amazon reviews. “For most opera “snobs” the three tenors have committed the ultimate sin: singing “popular songs” outside the opera house.  For the rest

Several years ago a close relative gave me Ancient Echoes as a gift and I’ve treasured this rich music ever since.  I likely would have missed this CD had it not been a gift.  It is one I highly recommend you add to your collection, particularly if you enjoy inspiring

As we complete the last week in October, Govi’s “Andalusian Nights” is an outstanding CD to welcome the month of November.  This CD is filled with wonderful guitar music. Amazon Recommendation:  “I first heard this album at a HIGH END audio store in Costa Mesa, CA. The

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

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

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

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