Albinoni: Concerti a cinque

Advantages: Relaxing, serene, dreamy
Disadvantages: The first track is not actual Albinoni

...Albinoni's Adagios Albinoni is an Italian composer of the late Baroque era. The Baroque era, 1600 to 1750, is used musically to describe a period in music in which the techniques used and expression achieved share similar characteristics. An important characteristic of the Baroque era is the use of contrasts; loud and soft, fast and slow, solo and tutti (all instruments). Adagio an Italian word translated to English as slow. Albinoni used slow movements to provide a contrast to faster movements. He is credited with being the first Italian composer to use three movements for a concerto. A concerto being a genre of music, in which a small group of players is set against a much larger group thereby providing the contrasts of soft and loud, solo and tutti. The usual pattern of concerto is three movements - fast – slow – fast. This CD... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Nice relaxing music
Disadvantages: Has not actually been made by Albinoni

...This music is considered to be good music for easy listening. It is as civilized as classical music, but it is made in modern times. When you need to relax, or you really enjoy easy listening music, then this album is an excellent choice. I enjoy easy listening music alot, and I do have this album. Every day, I listen to it. Although this album hasn't been made by Albinoni, I still say he had some part in it. Out of all the different kinds of music in the world, easy listening is one of the best, and this album of easy listening music is considered one the best albums. If you are into easy listening music, then consider buying Albinino. I sure did and I enjoy every minute of it. In fact, I listen to this album more than any other album I got. And you should too.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: dynamic and gripping
Disadvantages: none

...Fantastic to have another additional collection of all five of Beethoven's piano concerti. Spanning his life we can really get to grips with his evolving use of the orchestra in these works. From the Third's action packed finale to the Fourth's beautiful expressions to the grandeur of the much loved Fifth. The playing is precise, dramatic and full of energy; as indeed it should be. Aimard's playing is always well crafted and beautifully shaped. This is an insightful disk and has taken the musicians an awful lot of hard work. A must-have for any lover of Beethoven's piano music. If you usually go for his chamber music or string quartets why not branch out and explore Aimard's wonderful take on these concerti? Well worth buying and indeed an inspiration for myself and other pianists alike.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful