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Sarah Brightman Classics

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
by: Sarah Brightman, Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, Francisco Tarrega, George Frideric Handel, Fryderyk Chopin, Sergey Rachmaninov, Giacomo Puccini, Antonin Dvorak, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Marie Canteloube, Francesco Sartori, Paul Bateman

November 20, 2001
What a rare treat to hear such a wonderful voice! The music transcends the various languages( Latin, Italian, French, Spanish and almost no English) and communicates directly, beyond intellect, deeper to sooth the soul. This we expect from Opera and Religious selections such as Pucinni's "Nessun Dorma" and Lloyd Webber's "Piu Jesu". A favorite is the solo rendition of "Time To Say Good-bye". Orchestrations are as light and lyric as the voice. Some tracks are found on other CD's and the enclosed photos are a bit risque, but again, the music reaches a much higher plane than most. You won't be disappointed.

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Pavarotti's Greatest Hits

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
from: Decca

September 18, 2007
I checked this cd many times at my local Library that I decided to buy it, it is great! I like that the lyrics are included. beautiful songs.
Love it.

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Gaetano Donizetti - La Fille du regiment / Dessay, Florez, Palmer, Corbelli, French, Campanella, Pelly (Royal Opera House 2007)

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
starring: Natalie Dessay, Juan Diego Florez, Felicity Palmer, Alessandro Corbelli, Dawn French
directed by: Laurent Pelly

April 15, 2008
I saw a tape of another production of "Daughter of the Regiment" and it was fantastic. The DVD I received from Amamzon was different, although the cast was the same. The quality of the film was poor, the lighting was bad, and there was a different conductor. All in all, it did not have the same electricity as the first production that I saw.

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The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
by: Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ralph Vaughan Williams, George Frideric Handel, Gustav Holst, Samuel Barber, Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, Antonin Dvorak, Franz Liszt, Charles Gounod, Fryderyk Chopin, Alexander Borodin, Maurice Ravel, Antonio Vivaldi, Erik Satie, Various Artists

April 08, 2003
Title...The Most Relaxing Music in the Universe (not Feminine Mystique(?). Music is beautiful, very relaxing yet energizing.

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The Most Soothing Lullabies In The Universe

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
from: Denon Records

April 06, 2004
Lovely and relaxing music to rock a baby. Even if you don't have a baby to rock it is soothing.

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The Essential Yo-Yo Ma

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
from: Sony

August 16, 2005
My nephew mentioned his desire to hear some classical music (Yo-Yo Ma, especially) on the boring trips back & forth from college. He really seemed to enjoy receiving the CD for Christmas!

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Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
by: Beethoven's Wig

March 05, 2002
The first time I sampled this, I thought it was a bit 'corny' but I still bought it because of the very many recommendations it received.

I did not regret my decision because after hearing the whole album with my kids, I was just delighted to see them respond to each song so well so much so that after a few days of listening to it, they can already sing the lyrics. Hearing them hum the tunes while playing always brings a smile to my face.

Anything to make kids genuinely appreciate the beauty and finer things in life that many regrettably ignore now, I'm all for it. As with food, kids will lap up whatever their parents introduce to them. So this is good for starters alongside with the Classical Kids series.

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Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics, Vol. 2

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
from: Buena Vista

December 19, 2006
I bought this CD for my grand daughter and she loves it and so do I.

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Pavarotti Forever

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
from: Decca

October 09, 2007
This CD proves what we've known for over 40 years. The Maestro has NO PEERS. A collection of all his famous arias - Che Gelida Manina, Cielo e Mar, Vesti la Giubba... they're all here. And every one magnificent. For new opera lovers - you won't find a better CD to start you on your discovery of the greatest tenor of all time. BUY IT - you will fall in love with the Grand Tenore!!!

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Revolutionary [Includes Bonus DVD]

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > ( D )
from: Telarc

September 23, 2008
Incredible technique with the organ. One would think that what he does is impossible, but yet he does it. Musical value is questionable but entertaining. Reminds me of Virgil Fox at his best, but technique overshadows the music to a great extent. Loved the DVD just to see it all happen. This guy can have a great future, but the musical values must be improved a great deal. Fun to listen to and watch, worth the price.