The Best Classical Album in the World...Ever!
£9.21
- Pachelbel: Canon In D
- J. S. Bach: Air ‘On The G String’ (Hamlet Cigars)
- Albinoni: Adagio In G Minor (Gallipoli)
- J. S. Bach:Goldberg Variations (Silence Of The Lambs)
- Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending
- Armstrong: Weather Storm
- Beethoven: ‘Pastoral’ Symphony – Shepherds’ Hymn After The Storm
- Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2 In C Minor – Ii Adagio Sostenuto (Brief Encounter)
- Vaughan Williams: Fantasia On ‘Greensleeves’
- Delibes: Flower Duet (Lakmé) (British Airways)
- Beethoven: ‘Moonlight’ Sonata (Immortal Beloved)
- Mozart: Flute & Harp Concerto In C – Ii. Andantino
- Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor – Ii. Adagio
- Satie: Gymnopédie No.1 (What Lies Beneath)
- Vivaldi: Winter (The Four Seasons) – Ii. Largo
- Mozart: Clarinet Concerto In A – Ii. Adagio (Out Of Africa)
- Elgar: Nimrod (Elizabeth)
Good classical introduction - I have never been into classical music, however the TV programs Maestro and Last Choir standing (I know trash TV... sorry) made me realise I did like some classical music. So time to test that theory, and of course this CD fitted the bill perfectly, a bit of everything and 99% you will probably know. Good album, maybe I may have discovered culture :-)
Open the wine, wind up the volume - A fantastic selection of all the tunes you ve ever said Oh.. that s the tune from the ....advert, isn t it? What s it called? about.OK that s a very trite comment, but you get my point. Pure enjoyment, without the intervention of the tracks in a single classical album which you have to pretend to appreciate if you re not to look like a Philistine.An absolute belter..an education, and a gateway to composers you d never heard of, (neither had I).
Classical for beginers.... - Not a bad way to relax in the bath and listen to some lovely mellow music-But it is not for the advanced classical fan.Everyone else would love it.The film theme tunes are abit cheesy....
Fine selection, but you may get better value elsewhere - There are many classical music samplers on the market, some better than others. Since Classic FM started running its various charts, the record industry has been able to cherry pick the most popular tunes!There is a lot on offer on these four CD s, but ask yourself what you hope to get. There are, as I say, a lot of samplers on the market, and this is one of the more expensive box sets. You may feel this package may not offer you the best value for money - (see my review of The Essential Classics Collection - ASIN: B000038I67).Here, well, you do get a broad, eclectic range of the more popular classics. Of course, what you get is a selection of the highlights from classic works - one of Pachabel s best loved melodies, one of Orff s more dramatic moments, and these CD s seem to contain quite a lot of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart.This sampler is largely restricted to the more melodic tunes. I do like to have some background music playing when I m reading or writing, and this collection provides an adequate supply. The four CD s, here, will give you a lot of very enjoyable music which you can have playing while you relax or concentrate on some task.But if, like me, you re trying to learn a bit more about classical music, if you re prepared to experiment and listen a bit more widely, the real joy of a selection like this is that it should give you the confidence to delve deeper. There is so much pretension in the music world, if you have little musical knowledge to begin with, it can be a bit daunting trying to explore the mysteries of the classics.My advice is to ignore all the hype and all the flowery language. Allow yourself to sit back and listen to these tracks, then take yourself out and listen to the longer, full versions of your favourites. Let your ear be your guide - maybe have a listen to Radio 3 instead of Classic FM (the BBC plays a much broader range and you re not constantly interrupted by adverts)!This is an entertaining selection ... but there are better value options on the market (i.e., ones which offer more tracks for less money), and you may feel it is worthwhile looking to see which tracks the respective selections offer.
New to classical? Start here... - Of course, if you really want to hear the best classical music ever you d need to get a set lasting a couple of weeks, at least. This is a fair effort mind, with four discs lasting over five hours, and it does a decent job of gathering together most classical pieces that have found a way into mainstream culture over the last twenty years, and splitting the sides into categories is helpful for the casual listener (Relaxing/Uplifting/Cinema/Spectacular). This collection is clearly aimed at anyone who knows Air on the G String as the Hamlet Cigars tune or Handel s Hallelujah Chorus as the Messiah Theme , but there s nothing wrong with that. Also, including pieces by modern artists like Michael Nyman, Ennio Morricone and Brian Eno proves that this music has a relevant place outside of the museum.