In celebration of Kipling’s fourth birthday (actually unknown) I am recommending Splendor and the Brass as there are so many five star selections on this single recording. Featured composers are: Handel, Vivaldi, Holborne, Zelenka, Scheidt, and several anonymous composers. There may be a few of you who are not fans of classical music so an […]
Symphonic Spectacular: Eric Kunzel and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Symphonic Spectacular is a CD filled with 5 star ratings. Don’t let the few reviews on Amazon put you off. Many of you will recognize tunes such as Ride of the Valkyries, Espana, Marche Slav, Entry March of the Boyars, and Sabre Dance. In addition to many familiar melodies, this CD was put out by […]
Three Tenors in Concert
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 of opera lovers, this CD is a miracle. It’s […]
Ancient Echoes: Russian Choral Music
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 choral music. Here are two […]
Govi: CD Recommendation for Last Week in October
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 sales person used it as a demo to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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