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Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics

from: Buena Vista

March 16, 2004
We always play this cd during the evening routine, just right before the baby's falling asleep and he really likes it. The light tunes are really efficient for this purpose. It is a mixture of songs from the big classics like Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Debussy. Worth the money!

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Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites

from: Sony

June 06, 2006
Not exactly sure what I would do without these recordings. A world without Bach: a scary thought. My pulse slackens a bit each time I put these on. Relaxing, sure, but also tremendously moving. A perfect antidote for the trivial drone, distraction, and bustle of our post-capitalist world. No need to go buy new-age computer glitch world-music ambience; this is sonic therapy, written centuries before we needed it.

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Josh Groban

by: Josh Groban

November 20, 2001
This is one of my favorite cd's. He has such a beautiful and soothing voice.

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25 Classical Favorites

from: Vox (Classical)

January 23, 1996
Bought this product for my grandchild to introduce him to classical music. It was perfect. Thanks

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Bach Violin Concertos & Gubaidulina ‘In Tempus Praesens'

from: Deutsche Grammophon

October 07, 2008
The Gubaiadulina concerto is magnificant, as is Mutter's playing and Gergiev and the LSO. I have listened to this work about half a dozen times now and am more impressed every time I hear it. One continuous piece that contains about every aspect of violin playing one could ask for, with a lean, but brilliant orchestration (the use of percussion is striking and very effective). Kudos to Mutter to learn such a demanding piece. Bravo!

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The Most Soothing Lullabies In The Universe

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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A State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 & 1981)

by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Glenn Gould, Tim Page

September 03, 2002
It is nice to have both of Gould's recordings on one CD. As for the performances, well, it is Glenn Gould.

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Revolutionary [Includes Bonus DVD]

from: Telarc

September 23, 2008
I too have a degree in Organ Performance. All instruments have been improved over the decades and centuries. Playing Mozart on the piano today does not sound like Mozart during his own time. I love the fact that Mr. Carpenter is taking advantage of modern technology and his own musical sensibility. Say what you will....a talent like this is rare....and only comes along every 100 years or so. I hope he does become a star....then the organ will become a star as well. He does not play with Bach's emotion...he plays with his own. Bravo.

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Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies

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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Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces

from: Decca

August 13, 2002
Although entitled "Guitar Masterpieces" the music is MOSTLY big band with some guitar lead. This CD does not feature the guitar. Very disappointing.....